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Best Schools in 95003, CA
95003, CA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,840 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 95003 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95003, CA
The top high schools in 95003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. Aptos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. Delta Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95003, CA
The top middle schools in 95003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Brighton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
3. Aptos Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95003, CA
The top elementary schools in 95003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students
2. Rio Del Mar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
3. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
4. Main Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
5. Mar Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
6. Bradley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students
7. Twin Lakes Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Lakes Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students
8. Orchard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95003, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95003, CA has a total population of 24,150 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95003, 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 95003, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95003, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95003, 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 95003, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95003, CA
How many schools are in 95003, CA?
95003, CA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,840 students in total.
How do schools in 95003 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 95003 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 95003 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95003?
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: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations