Best High Schools in Capitola, CA

Capitola, CA has 3 high schools with 3,357 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 Capitola score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Capitola exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Harbor High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students

3. 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

Best Middle Schools in Capitola, CA

Capitola, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,686 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 Capitola score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Capitola underperform expectations.

1. Shoreline Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

2. Aptos Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3. 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 Capitola, CA

Capitola, CA has 5 elementary schools with 1,551 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 Capitola score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Capitola N/A.

1. 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

2. Opal Cliffs

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 3 Students

3. Main Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

4. Ocean Alternative Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students

5. Live Oak Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students

6. Soquel Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Capitola, CA

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

Community Factors

Capitola, CA has a total population of 9,825 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Capitola, CA

6,594

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Capitola, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capitola, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,225 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Capitola, CA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Soquel, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Santa Cruz, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Aptos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rio del Mar, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Scotts Valley, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Selva Beach, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mount Hermon, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Felton, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ben Lomond, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations