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Best Schools in Boulder Creek, CA
Boulder Creek, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,072 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Boulder Creek greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boulder Creek, CA
The top high schools in Boulder Creek, 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. San Lorenzo Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
3. Pescadero High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Honda-pescadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boulder Creek, CA
The top middle schools in Boulder Creek, 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. 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 Boulder Creek, CA
The top elementary schools in Boulder Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Joint • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 73 Students
2. Boulder Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
3. La Honda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Honda-pescadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
4. Pescadero Elementary And Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Honda-pescadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boulder Creek, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boulder Creek, CA has a total population of 7,542 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boulder Creek, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boulder Creek, CA
How many schools are in Boulder Creek, CA?
Boulder Creek, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,072 students in total.
How do schools in Boulder Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Boulder Creek score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Boulder Creek greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boulder Creek?
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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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 51%
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Every school in Boulder Creek
2 of 2 schools in Boulder Creek carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 2 public schools we grade in Boulder Creek. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.