Best Schools in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has a total of 83 schools including 19 high schools, 17 middle schools and 43 elementary schools. A total of 54,714 students attend Salinas, CA schools. On average, schools in Salinas score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salinas underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has 19 high schools with 22,137 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 Salinas score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salinas underperform expectations.
1. King City High
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South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
2. Gonzales High
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Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
3. North Salinas High
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2112 Students
4. Rancho San Juan High
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1699 Students
5. North Monterey County High
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North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
6. Mount Toro High
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
7. Everett Alvarez High
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
8. Alisal High
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students
9. El Puente
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Soledad High
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Soledad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has 17 middle schools with 8,934 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 Salinas score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salinas meet expectations.
1. Buena Vista Middle
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Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
2. Seaside Middle
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students
3. Harden Middle
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1096 Students
4. El Sausal Middle
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1035 Students
5. La Paz Middle
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
6. North Monterey County Middle
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North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
7. John Gutierrez Middle
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Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
8. Washington Middle
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Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1067 Students
9. Gavilan View Middle
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Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
10. Chalone Peaks Middle
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King City Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has 43 elementary schools with 23,117 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 Salinas score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salinas underperform expectations.
1. Spreckels Elementary
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Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
2. Bitterwater-tully Elementary
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Bitterwater-tully Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
3. La Gloria Elementary
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Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
4. Oasis Charter Public
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Oasis Charter Public District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students
5. Washington Elementary
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Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 172 Students
6. Toro Park Elementary
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Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary
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Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 3 Students
8. Lagunita Elementary
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Lagunita Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 76 Students
9. Creekside Elementary
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Alisal Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 548 Students
10. George C. Marshall Elementary
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Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salinas, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salinas, CA has a total population of 181,543 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salinas, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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