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Best Schools in 93940, CA
93940, CA has 26 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,816 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 93940 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 93940, CA
The top high schools in 93940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Pacific Grove High
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Projected Test Scores
Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
3. Salinas High
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Projected Test Scores
Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2567 Students
4. Monterey High
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students
5. Seaside High
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Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1130 Students
Best Middle Schools in 93940, CA
The top middle schools in 93940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pacific Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
2. Carmel Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
3. San Benancio Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
4. Seaside Middle
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students
5. Walter Colton
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Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 93940, CA
The top elementary schools in 93940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
2. Robert Down Elementary
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Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
3. Toro Park Elementary
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Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
4. Tularcitos Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
5. Washington Elementary
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Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 172 Students
6. La Mesa
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 564 Students
7. Monte Vista
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Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 572 Students
8. Bay View Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Bay View Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 501 Students
9. George C. Marshall Elementary
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students
10. Del Rey Woods Elementary
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 93940, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
93940, CA has a total population of 31,184 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 93940, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93940, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93940, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93940, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 93940, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 93940, CA
How many schools are in 93940, CA?
93940, CA has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,816 students in total.
How do schools in 93940 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 93940 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 93940 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93940?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations