Best Schools in Monterey County, CA
Monterey County, CA has a total of 183 schools including 46 high schools, 38 middle schools and 85 elementary schools. A total of 89,793 students attend Monterey County, CA schools. On average, schools in Monterey County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Monterey County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Monterey County, CA
Monterey County, CA has 46 high schools with 32,358 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 Monterey County score 35% 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 Monterey County underperform expectations.
1. Santa Cruz High
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Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
2. Carmel High
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
3. Anzar High
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Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
4. King City High
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South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
5. Gonzales High
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Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
6. Coalinga High
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Coalinga-huron Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
7. Greenfield High
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South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students
8. Portola-butler Continuation High
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South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
9. Watsonville High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students
10. Pajaro Valley High
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monterey County, CA
Monterey County, CA has 38 middle schools with 16,775 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 Monterey County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Monterey County meet expectations.
1. Carmel Middle
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. Buena Vista Middle
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Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
3. Seaside Middle
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students
4. Shoreline Middle
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Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
5. Reef Sunset Middle
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Reef-sunset Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students
6. Rolling Hills Middle
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Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
7. Pacific Grove Middle
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Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
8. San Benancio Middle
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Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
9. Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Mid
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2 Students
10. Walter Colton
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monterey County, CA
Monterey County, CA has 85 elementary schools with 39,831 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 Monterey County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Monterey County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Tularcitos Elementary
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
2. Carmel River Elementary
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
3. San Vicente Elementary
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Soledad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 532 Students
4. Captain Cooper Elementary
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Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 42 Students
5. Spreckels Elementary
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Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
6. Monterey Bay Charter
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Monterey Bay Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
7. Pleasant Valley Elementary
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Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 55 Students
8. International School Of Monterey
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International School Of Monterey District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students
9. Bay View Academy
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Bay View Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 501 Students
10. Aromas
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Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monterey County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monterey County, CA has a total population of 439,035 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monterey County, 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 Monterey County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monterey County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monterey County, 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 Monterey County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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