Best High Schools in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA has 9 high schools with 6,798 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 Santa Monica score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Monica don't meet expectations.

1. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students

2. Palos Verdes High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students

3. Santa Monica High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2678 Students

4. Olympic High (continuation)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students

Best Middle Schools in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA has 5 middle schools with 4,459 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 Santa Monica score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Monica underperform expectations.

1. Lincoln Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students

2. Paul Revere Charter Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1718 Students

3. Hermosa Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hermosa Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students

4. John Adams Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students

5. Daniel Webster Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA has 16 elementary schools with 4,954 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 Santa Monica score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Monica underperform expectations.

1. Canyon Charter Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

2. Franklin Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students

3. Ps1 Pluralistic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ps1 Pluralistic School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 208 Students

4. St Monica Catholic Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Monica Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students

5. Roosevelt Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students

6. Richland Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 297 Students

7. Waldorf Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waldorf Early Childhood Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students

8. Grant Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students

9. Will Rogers Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students

10. Santa Monica Alternative (k-8)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 247 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Monica, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Santa Monica, CA has a total population of 91,890 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Santa Monica, CA

16,211

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Santa Monica, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

40.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

33.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Monica, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Monica, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,227 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Monica, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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