Best Schools in Pajaro, CA
Pajaro, CA has 12 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,340 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Pajaro underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pajaro, CA
The top high schools in Pajaro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aptos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
2. Watsonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pajaro, CA
The top middle schools in Pajaro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aptos Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
2. Pajaro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Rolling Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
4. Lakeview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pajaro, CA
The top elementary schools in Pajaro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
2. Ohlone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 389 Students
3. Ann Soldo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. Calabasas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 515 Students
5. Landmark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
6. Hall District Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pajaro, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pajaro, CA has a total population of 863 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pajaro, 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 Pajaro, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pajaro, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pajaro, 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 Pajaro, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pajaro, CA
How many schools are in Pajaro, CA?
Pajaro, CA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,340 students in total.
How do schools in Pajaro perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Pajaro score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Pajaro underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pajaro?
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: 30%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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