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Best Schools in Scotts Valley, CA
Scotts Valley, CA has 22 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,520 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Scotts Valley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scotts Valley, CA
The top high schools in Scotts Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Gatos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students
2. Scotts Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
3. San Lorenzo Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
4. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
5. Harbor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
6. Aptos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scotts Valley, CA
The top middle schools in Scotts Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. T. English Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Scotts Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
3. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
4. San Lorenzo Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Aptos Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scotts Valley, CA
The top elementary schools in Scotts Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Joint • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 73 Students
2. Happy Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Happy Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 120 Students
3. Vine Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
4. Brook Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
5. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
6. De Laveaga Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
7. Bradley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students
8. Baymonte Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baymonte Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scotts Valley, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scotts Valley, CA has a total population of 16,576 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scotts Valley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scotts Valley, CA
How many schools are in Scotts Valley, CA?
Scotts Valley, CA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,520 students in total.
How do schools in Scotts Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Scotts Valley score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Scotts Valley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scotts Valley?
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: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Scotts Valley
4 of 4 schools in Scotts Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Scotts Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.