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
St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory
2400 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
221
Tuition
$15,600
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
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
Monte Vista Christian School
2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
824
Tuition
$21,327
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
3.9
C. T. English Middle School
23800 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
168
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
Loma Prieta Elementary School
23800 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
254
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
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
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
819 Pinehurst Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
393
Math Proficiency
54%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Aptos High School
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,274
SAT Overall Score
1250
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Vine Hill Elementary School
151 Vine Hill School Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
549
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Boulder Creek Elementary School
400 W Lomond St, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
416
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
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%
San Lorenzo Valley High School
7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
578
SAT Overall Score
1230
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Valencia Elementary School
250 Aptos School Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
545
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
Main Street Elementary School
3400 N Main St, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
383
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Pacific Elementary School
50 Ocean St, Davenport, CA 95017
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
145
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 113 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 81% math proficiency and 78% reading proficiency. Santa Cruz County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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