Best Schools in Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA has a total of 20 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 11,388 students attend Aptos, CA schools. On average, schools in Aptos score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Aptos greatly exceed expectations.

Best High Schools in Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA has 6 high schools with 6,208 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 Aptos score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aptos greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ann Sobrato High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1521 Students

2. Los Gatos High

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students

3. Soquel High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students

4. Aptos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

5. Delta Charter

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

Best Middle Schools in Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,013 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 Aptos score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aptos N/A.

1. C. T. English Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

2. Lewis H. Britton Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students

3. Aptos Junior High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students

4. New Brighton Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA has 10 elementary schools with 3,167 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 Aptos 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 Aptos N/A.

1. Loma Prieta Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students

2. Orchard School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orchard School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students

3. Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students

4. Twin Lakes Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Twin Lakes Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students

5. Salesian Elementary & Junior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salesian Elementary & Junior High School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 168 Students

6. Mar Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students

7. Valencia Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students

8. Rio Del Mar Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

9. Bradley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students

10. Barrett Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Aptos, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Aptos, CA has a total population of 15,760 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Aptos, CA

11,388

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aptos, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

25.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

21.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aptos, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aptos, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,277 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Aptos, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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Projected Test Scores: 38%
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