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Best Schools in Montara, CA
Montara, CA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,931 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Montara underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montara, CA
The top high schools in Montara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Montara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Montara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farallone View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 164 Students
2. Ortega Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
3. Cabrillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montara, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montara, CA
How many schools are in Montara, CA?
Montara, CA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,931 students in total.
How do schools in Montara perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Montara score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Montara underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montara?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Montara
1 of 1 schools in Montara carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Montara. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.