For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,938 students in Santa Monica, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Monica, CA are Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and John Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Monica, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Monica have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Monica, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Ca Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
John Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Santa Monica, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smmusd Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 Olympic St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Monica, CA include Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and John Adams Middle School. Santa Monica has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Monica?
3 public middle schools are located in Santa Monica.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Monica are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Santa Monica include: John Adams Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. John Adams Middle School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) vs. Lincoln Middle School
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