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Best Schools in Soquel, CA
Soquel, CA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,818 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Soquel greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Soquel, CA
The top high schools in Soquel, 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. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
Best Middle Schools in Soquel, CA
The top middle schools in Soquel, 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. New Brighton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Soquel, CA
The top elementary schools in Soquel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Happy Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Happy Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 120 Students
2. Loma Prieta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
3. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students
4. Main Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
5. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
6. Soquel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Soquel, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Soquel, CA has a total population of 12,517 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Soquel, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Soquel, CA
How many schools are in Soquel, CA?
Soquel, CA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,818 students in total.
How do schools in Soquel perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Soquel score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Soquel greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Soquel?
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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Soquel
4 of 4 schools in Soquel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Soquel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.