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Best Schools in Carmel Valley, CA
Carmel Valley, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,127 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Carmel Valley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carmel Valley, CA
The top high schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Salinas High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2567 Students
3. Gonzales High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carmel Valley, CA
The top middle schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. San Benancio Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
3. Buena Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
4. Fairview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carmel Valley, CA
The top elementary schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toro Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
2. Tularcitos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 172 Students
4. Spreckels Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
5. La Gloria Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carmel Valley, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carmel Valley, CA has a total population of 4,135 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carmel Valley, 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 Valley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carmel Valley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carmel Valley, 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 Valley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carmel Valley, CA
How many schools are in Carmel Valley, CA?
Carmel Valley, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,127 students in total.
How do schools in Carmel Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carmel Valley score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Carmel Valley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carmel Valley?
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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Carmel Valley
1 of 1 schools in Carmel Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Carmel Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.