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Best Schools in 95064, CA
95064, CA has 8 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 4,426 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 95064 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95064, CA
The top high schools in 95064, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Cruz High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
2. Harbor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
3. Santa Cruz County Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 741 Students
4. Santa Cruz County Court
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 65 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95064, CA
The top middle schools in 95064, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mission Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
2. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95064, CA
The top elementary schools in 95064, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westlake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95064, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95064, CA has a total population of 9,662 with 85% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95064, 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 95064, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95064, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95064, 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 95064, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95064, CA
How many schools are in 95064, CA?
95064, CA has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 4,426 students in total.
How do schools in 95064 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 95064 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 95064 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95064?
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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