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
Sonlight Academy
14772 Bear Creek Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 12th
St. Lawrence Academy
6184 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
39
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
4.9
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
Twin Lakes Christian School
2701 Cabrillo College Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
354
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg. Review Score
4.2
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
Mount Madonna School
491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
164
Tuition
$33,164
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Mountain Elementary School
3042 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
142
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Ocean Grove Charter School
16900 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
3,212
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
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%
Linscott Charter School
220 Elm St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
259
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Pacific Coast Charter School
294 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
197
Math Proficiency
12%
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
108 Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Watsonville Prep
407 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
461
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Freedom Elementary School
25 Holly Dr, Freedom, CA 95019
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
499
Math Proficiency
23%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
17%
H.A. Hyde Elementary School
125 Alta Vista St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
444
Math Proficiency
9%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
12%
Radcliff Elementary School
550 Rodriguez St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
417
Math Proficiency
6%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
9%
Mintie White Elementary School
515 Palm Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
499
Math Proficiency
11%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
15%
Starlight Elementary School
225 Hammer Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
414
Math Proficiency
19%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
21%
Central Christian School
112 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 2nd to 12th
Students
37
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Covenant Classical Schools
115 Whippet Run, Corralitos, CA 95076
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Duncan Holbert
Montessori Scotts Valley
123 S Navarra Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to K
Students
21
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 78 school options serving Elementary grade levels, including the highly-rated Mountain Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Mount Madonna School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 87% 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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