Best High Schools in Watsonville, CA

Watsonville, CA has 16 high schools with 11,993 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 Watsonville score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watsonville exceed expectations.

1. Santa Cruz High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

2. Diamond Technology Institute

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students

3. Anzar High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students

4. Watsonville High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2244 Students

5. Pajaro Valley High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students

6. North Monterey County High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students

7. Pacific Grove High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students

8. Christopher High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1664 Students

9. Aptos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

10. Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watsonville, CA

Watsonville, CA has 12 middle schools with 6,460 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 Watsonville score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watsonville underperform expectations.

1. Shoreline Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

2. E. A. Hall Middle

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students

3. Rolling Hills Middle

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

4. Cesar E. Chavez Middle

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

5. Solorsano Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

6. Pacific Grove Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students

7. Aptos Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students

8. Mission Hill Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students

9. North Monterey County Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students

10. Lakeview Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watsonville, CA

Watsonville, CA has 28 elementary schools with 12,725 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 Watsonville score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watsonville underperform expectations.

1. Aromas

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students

2. Alianza Charter

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pajaro Valley Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 640 Students

3. Robert Down Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pacific Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students

4. Valencia Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students

5. Rio Del Mar Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

6. Las Animas Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gilroy Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 769 Students

7. Calabasas Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 515 Students

8. Bay View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students

9. Bradley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students

10. Ann Soldo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watsonville, CA

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

Community Factors

Watsonville, CA has a total population of 78,531 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watsonville, CA

31,495

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watsonville, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watsonville, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,678 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Aptos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations