Kirby School
425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
133
Tuition
$46,900
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
1,104
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
29
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
Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,048
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
655
SAT Overall Score
1320
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Aptos High School
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,316
SAT Overall Score
1250
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
27
San Lorenzo Valley High School
7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
622
SAT Overall Score
1240
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,040
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
110
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Delta Charter School
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
116
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
San Lorenzo Valley Charter School
325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
290
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Santa Cruz County Community
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
733
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Pajaro Valley High School
500 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,428
SAT Overall Score
1050
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
19
Watsonville High School
250 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,253
SAT Overall Score
1050
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
ACT Overall Score
20
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
Bright Horizons Scotts Valley
125 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
0
Avg. Review Score
5
Brightpath
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Avg. Review Score
5
Cypress Charter High School
2039 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
119
Green Valley Christian School
376 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
161
Tuition
$7,700
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Potters House Community Christian School
113 E Front St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 12th
Students
14
Avg. Review Score
5
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
229 Green Valley Rd, Freedom, CA 95019
Charter High School 12th
Students
167
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
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%
Sonlight Academy
14772 Bear Creek Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 12th
The Bay School
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 39 school options serving High School grade levels, including the highly-rated Santa Cruz High School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Kirby School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 77% 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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