Del Mar Elementary School
1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
310
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Santa Cruz County Community
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
733
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
52
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Brightpath
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Avg. Review Score
5
Carden Elementary Encanto School
319 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Avg. Review Score
5
Cypress Charter High School
2039 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
119
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
99
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
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
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
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
3004 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Charter High School 7th to 12th
Students
540
SAT Overall Score
1390
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
31
Happy Valley Elementary School
3125 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
109
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Costanoa Continuation High School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
87
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Merit Academy
2392 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
24
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Santa Cruz County Court School
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle, High School 7th to 12th
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 45 school options including the highly-rated Pacific Collegiate Charter School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 87% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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