Best Schools in Montara, CA
Montara, CA has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,436 students attend Montara, CA schools. On average, schools in Montara score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Montara greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Montara, CA
Montara, CA has 2 high schools with 1,763 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 Montara score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montara greatly exceed expectations.
1. Terra Nova High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
2. Half Moon Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montara, CA
Montara, CA has 2 middle schools with 1,029 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 Montara score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montara greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montara, CA
Montara, CA has 3 elementary schools with 644 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 Montara score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montara don't meet expectations.
1. Ortega Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
2. Kings Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 53 Students
3. Farallone View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montara, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montara, CA has a total population of 2,853 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montara, 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 Montara, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montara, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montara, 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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- Actual Test Scores: 61%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 61%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 78%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 46%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 58%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations