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
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
Monte Vista Christian School
2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
827
Tuition
$19,566
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
4
C. T. English Middle School
23800 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
168
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Scotts Valley Middle School
8 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
481
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
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%
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
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%
Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
389
Math Proficiency
31%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Mission Hill Middle School
425 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
544
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
648
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Aptos Junior High School
1001 Huntington Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
594
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Shoreline Middle School
855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
441
Math Proficiency
23%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
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%
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
7179 Hacienda Way, Felton, CA 95018
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
381
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
47
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
115 Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
385
Math Proficiency
21%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
33%
Alianza Charter School
115 Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
640
Math Proficiency
21%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
34%
Lakeview Middle School
2350 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
479
Math Proficiency
10%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
19%
Rolling Hills Middle School
130 Herman Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
621
Math Proficiency
6%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
15%
Aptos Academy
1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
78
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
3.9
Baymonte Christian School
5000B Granite Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
420
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.6
Bright Horizons Scotts Valley
125 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
0
Brightpath
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Avg. Review Score
5
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 53 school options serving Middle School grade levels, including the highly-rated C. T. English Middle 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.
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