Gateway School
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
152
Tuition
$35,250
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.7
Kirby School
425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
126
Tuition
$52,000
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
4.3
Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,093
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
28
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
114
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
409
Math Proficiency
40%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Mission Hill Middle School
425 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
510
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,074
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Westlake Elementary School
1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
453
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
611
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
110
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
De Laveaga Elementary School
1145 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
481
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Brook Knoll Elementary School
151 Brook Knoll Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
498
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,013
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Scotts Valley Middle School
8 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
463
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
70%
Bay View Elementary School
1231 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
394
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Bonny Doon Elementary School
1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
117
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Ocean Alternative Education Center
984 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
76
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
585
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
986 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
166
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
8005 Winkle Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
214
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Shoreline Middle School
855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
478
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Green Acres Elementary School
966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
262
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
Gault Elementary School
1320 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
314
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Live Oak Elementary School
1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
362
Math Proficiency
30%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
39%
Del Mar Elementary School
1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
322
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
40%
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 45 school options including the highly-rated Santa Cruz High School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Gateway School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 73% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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