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Best Schools in 95066, CA
95066, CA has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,224 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 95066 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95066, CA
The top high schools in 95066, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotts Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
2. San Lorenzo Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
3. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
4. Harbor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95066, CA
The top middle schools in 95066, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotts Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
2. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
3. San Lorenzo Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95066, CA
The top elementary schools in 95066, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Happy Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Happy Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 120 Students
2. Westlake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
3. Vine Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
4. Brook Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
5. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
6. De Laveaga Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
7. Baymonte Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baymonte Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95066, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95066, CA has a total population of 15,701 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95066, 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 95066, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95066, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95066, 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 95066, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95066, CA
How many schools are in 95066, CA?
95066, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,224 students in total.
How do schools in 95066 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 95066 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 95066 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95066?
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: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations