Best Schools in Moss Landing, CA
Moss Landing, CA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,671 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Moss Landing meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Moss Landing, CA
The top high schools in Moss Landing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Monterey County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
2. Watsonville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students
3. Pajaro Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Moss Landing, CA
The top middle schools in Moss Landing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Monterey County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Pajaro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Moss Landing, CA
The top elementary schools in Moss Landing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castroville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 611 Students
2. Elkhorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
3. Ohlone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Moss Landing, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Moss Landing, CA has a total population of 3,510 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Moss Landing, 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 Landing, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Moss Landing, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Moss Landing, 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 Landing, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Moss Landing, CA
How many schools are in Moss Landing, CA?
Moss Landing, CA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,671 students in total.
How do schools in Moss Landing perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Moss Landing score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Moss Landing meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Moss Landing?
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: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 38%
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