For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 933 students in 94553, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94553, CA are Briones (Alternative), Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94553 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94553, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94553, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Mckinley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94553, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94553, CA include Briones (Alternative), Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley.
How many public middle schools are located in 94553?
3 public middle schools are located in 94553.
What is the racial composition of students in 94553?
94553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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