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
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Brightpath
Carden Elementary Encanto School
319 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Avg. Review Score
5
Good Shepherd Catholic School
2727 Mattison Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
191
Avg. Review Score
5
Holy Cross
150 Emmett St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
196
Tuition
$7,995
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Midtown Montessori
818 N BRANEIFUTE Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to K
Students
37
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
1:1
Santa Cruz Children's School
366 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
48
Tuition
$11,800
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
4.6
Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
105
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
155
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
4
Spring Hill School
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
84
Tara Redwood School
4746 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
41
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
4.8
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 28 school options serving Elementary grade levels, including the highly-rated Monarch Community Elementary School (9/10 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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