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Best Schools in Aptos, CA
Aptos, CA has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,168 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Aptos meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aptos, CA
The top high schools in Aptos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Gatos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students
2. Ann Sobrato High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1521 Students
3. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
4. Aptos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
5. Delta Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aptos, CA
The top middle schools in Aptos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. T. English Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. New Brighton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
4. Lewis H. Britton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
5. Aptos Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aptos, CA
The top elementary schools in Aptos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loma Prieta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
2. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students
3. Rio Del Mar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
4. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
5. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
6. Main Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
7. Mar Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
8. Bradley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students
9. Twin Lakes Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Lakes Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students
10. Orchard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 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
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 Aptos, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
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
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 Aptos, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aptos, CA
How many schools are in Aptos, CA?
Aptos, CA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,168 students in total.
How do schools in Aptos perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Aptos score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Aptos meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aptos?
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: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Aptos
6 of 6 schools in Aptos carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 1D: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Aptos. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.