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
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
56
Math Proficiency
13%
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
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
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
The Bay School
VHM Christian School
427 Capitola Road Ext, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
63
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Santa Cruz County Court School
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle, High School 7th to 12th
For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 20 school options serving Middle School grade levels, including the highly-rated Branciforte Middle School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Gateway School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 70% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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