Best Schools in Capitola, CA
Capitola, CA has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 6,594 students attend Capitola, CA schools. On average, schools in Capitola score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Capitola exceed expectations.
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
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Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. Harbor High
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Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
3. Aptos High
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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
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Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
2. Aptos Junior High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
3. New Brighton Middle
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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
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
2. Opal Cliffs
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Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 3 Students
3. Main Street Elementary
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Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
4. Ocean Alternative Education Center
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Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students
5. Live Oak Elementary
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Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
6. Soquel Elementary
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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
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 Capitola, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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