Best Schools in Carmel, CA
Carmel, CA has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 6,347 students attend Carmel, CA schools. On average, schools in Carmel score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carmel greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Carmel, CA
Carmel, CA has 4 high schools with 3,661 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 Carmel score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carmel meet expectations.
1. Carmel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Greenfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students
3. Monterey High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students
4. Carmel Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carmel, CA
Carmel, CA has 2 middle schools with 627 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 Carmel score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carmel greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carmel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. Walter Colton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carmel, CA
Carmel, CA has 6 elementary schools with 2,059 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 Carmel score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carmel greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carmel River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
2. All Saints' Episcopal Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
All Saints' Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 243 Students
3. Carmel Child Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG • 27 Students
4. Stevenson School Carmel Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stevenson School Carmel Campus • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 267 Students
5. La Mesa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 564 Students
6. Monte Vista
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carmel, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carmel, CA has a total population of 11,573 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carmel, 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 Carmel, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carmel, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carmel, 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 Carmel, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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