Best Schools in Moss Beach, CA
Moss Beach, CA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,377 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Moss Beach underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Moss Beach, CA
The top high schools in Moss Beach, 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 Moss Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Moss Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Moss Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Moss Beach, 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. Cabrillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students
3. El Granada Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Moss Beach, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Moss Beach, CA has a total population of 3,103 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Moss Beach, 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 Moss Beach, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Moss Beach, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Moss Beach, 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 Moss Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Moss Beach, CA
How many schools are in Moss Beach, CA?
Moss Beach, CA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,377 students in total.
How do schools in Moss Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Moss Beach score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Moss Beach underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Moss Beach?
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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