Best Schools in Prunedale, CA
Prunedale, CA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,084 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Prunedale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prunedale, CA
The top high schools in Prunedale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anzar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
2. Everett Alvarez High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
3. North Monterey County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
4. Central Bay High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prunedale, CA
The top middle schools in Prunedale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gavilan View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
2. John Gutierrez Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
3. North Monterey County Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prunedale, CA
The top elementary schools in Prunedale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lagunita Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lagunita Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 76 Students
2. Aromas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
3. Castroville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 611 Students
4. Prunedale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 640 Students
5. La Joya Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
6. Elkhorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
7. Echo Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prunedale, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prunedale, CA has a total population of 12,856 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prunedale, 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 Prunedale, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prunedale, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prunedale, 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 Prunedale, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prunedale, CA
How many schools are in Prunedale, CA?
Prunedale, CA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,084 students in total.
How do schools in Prunedale perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Prunedale score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Prunedale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prunedale?
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%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations