Best Schools in 95003, CA
95003, CA has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,479 students attend 95003, CA schools. On average, schools in 95003 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 95003 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 95003, CA
95003, CA has 3 high schools with 2,450 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 95003 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 95003 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. Aptos High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. Delta Charter
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Santa Cruz City High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95003, CA
95003, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,683 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 95003 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 95003 underperform expectations.
1. Shoreline Middle
SchoolGrade
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Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
2. Aptos Junior High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
3. New Brighton Middle
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Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95003, CA
95003, CA has 7 elementary schools with 2,346 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 95003 score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 95003 N/A.
1. Orchard School
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Orchard School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students
2. Mountain Elementary
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Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students
3. Twin Lakes Christian School
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Twin Lakes Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students
4. Mar Vista Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
5. Valencia Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
6. Rio Del Mar Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
7. Bradley Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 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
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Best Schools in Cities Near 95003, CA
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- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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