Best Schools in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur, CA has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 4,115 students attend Big Sur, CA schools. On average, schools in Big Sur score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Big Sur greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur, CA has 3 high schools with 2,261 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 Big Sur score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Big Sur exceed expectations.
1. Carmel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Greenfield High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,785 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 Big Sur score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Big Sur greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carmel Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. Vista Verde Middle
SchoolGrade
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Greenfield Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 704 Students
3. Fairview Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur, CA has 2 elementary schools with 69 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 Big Sur score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Big Sur greatly exceed expectations.
1. Captain Cooper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 42 Students
2. Carmel Child Development Center
SchoolGrade
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG • 27 Students
3. Mission Elementary
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Mission Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Sur, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Sur, CA has a total population of 616 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Sur, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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