Gateway School
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
147
Tuition
$33,495
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.7
Spring Hill School
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
84
Tuition
$26,400
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
117
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Loma Prieta Elementary School
23800 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
254
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Brook Knoll Elementary School
151 Brook Knoll Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
464
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
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
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Main Street Elementary School
3400 N Main St, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
413
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Pacific Elementary School
50 Ocean St, Davenport, CA 95017
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
145
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Vine Hill Elementary School
151 Vine Hill School Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
521
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Westlake Elementary School
1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
472
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Ocean Alternative Education Center
984 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
84
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
De Laveaga Elementary School
1145 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
488
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
118
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 10th
Students
166
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
3.7
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
819 Pinehurst Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
404
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
986 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
155
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Valencia Elementary School
250 Aptos School Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
545
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
8005 Winkle Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
238
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
7155 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
564
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Boulder Creek Elementary School
400 W Lomond St, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
460
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Soquel Elementary School
2700 Porter St, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
358
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Green Acres Elementary School
966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
315
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
San Lorenzo Valley Charter School
325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
297
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Del Mar Elementary School
1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
342
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Gault Elementary School
1320 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
310
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Showing Results 1 - 25, Page 1 of 4
For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 78 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 72% 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.
Copyright © 2025 CoStar Group
