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Best Schools in 95076, CA
95076, CA has 52 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 27 elementary) serving 27,066 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 95076 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95076, CA
The top high schools in 95076, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Diamond Technology Institute
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
2. Christopher High
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Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1664 Students
3. Aptos High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
4. Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
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Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 511 Students
5. Anzar High
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Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
6. North Monterey County High
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North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
7. Watsonville High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students
8. Pajaro Valley High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
9. New School Community Day
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
10. Renaissance High Continuation
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Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95076, CA
The top middle schools in 95076, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aptos Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
2. Solorsano Middle
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Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. North Monterey County Middle
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North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
4. Pajaro Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
5. Rolling Hills Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
6. Cesar E. Chavez Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
7. Lakeview Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
8. E. A. Hall Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95076, CA
The top elementary schools in 95076, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Del Mar Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
2. Valencia Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
3. Las Animas Elementary
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Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 769 Students
4. Linscott Charter
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 259 Students
5. Aromas
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Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
6. Watsonville Prep
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Watsonville Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 396 Students
7. Alianza Charter
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 640 Students
8. Bradley Elementary
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students
9. San Juan
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Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 335 Students
10. Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95076, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95076, CA has a total population of 84,581 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95076, 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 95076, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95076, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95076, 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 95076, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95076, CA
How many schools are in 95076, CA?
95076, CA has 52 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 27,066 students in total.
How do schools in 95076 perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in 95076 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 95076 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95076?
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: 17%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations