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Best Schools in 95039, CA
95039, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,702 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 95039 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95039, CA
The top high schools in 95039, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Monterey County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
2. Watsonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students
3. Pajaro Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95039, CA
The top middle schools in 95039, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Monterey County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Pajaro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Rolling Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95039, CA
The top elementary schools in 95039, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castroville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 611 Students
2. Elkhorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
3. Ohlone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 389 Students
4. Landmark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95039, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95039, CA has a total population of 1,488 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95039, 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 95039, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95039, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95039, 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 95039, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95039, CA
How many schools are in 95039, CA?
95039, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,702 students in total.
How do schools in 95039 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 95039 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 95039 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95039?
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: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations