Middle schools in Arcata, CA
6 middle schools in Arcata, CA, serving roughly 1,343 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 6.7
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Humboldt County Office of Education · 6-12 · Charter
- 6.2
Pacific Union Elementary
Pacific Union Elementary · K-8
- 4.8
Coastal Grove Charter
Arcata Elementary · K-8 · Charter
- 4.2
Laurel Tree Charter
Northern Humboldt Union High · K-12 · Charter
- 3.8
Arcata Educational Resource Center
Humboldt County Office of Education · 7-12 · County community school
- 3.5
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata Elementary · 6-8
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Common questions
How many middle schools are in Arcata?
Arcata has 6 middle schools serving roughly 1,343 students.
What counts as a "middle" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 6–8. K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated middle school in Arcata?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy currently has the highest SweetSpot score (6.7/10) among middle schools in Arcata.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.