Scotts Valley Middle School
8 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
463
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
70%
Bay View Elementary School
1231 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
394
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
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
15:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Ocean Alternative Education Center
984 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
76
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
585
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
986 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
166
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 10th
Students
166
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
8005 Winkle Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
214
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Shoreline Middle School
855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
478
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Green Acres Elementary School
966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
262
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
7155 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
537
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
7179 Hacienda Way, Felton, CA 95018
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
396
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Soquel Elementary School
2700 Porter St, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
337
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Delta Charter School
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
113
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Mar Vista Elementary School
6860 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
270
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
40%
Aptos Junior High School
1001 Huntington Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
587
Math Proficiency
36%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Gault Elementary School
1320 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
314
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Live Oak Elementary School
1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
362
Math Proficiency
30%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
39%
San Lorenzo Valley Charter School
325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
301
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
Del Mar Elementary School
1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
322
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
40%
Santa Cruz County Community
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
730
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Bradley Elementary School
321 Corralitos Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
520
Math Proficiency
28%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
35%
Alianza Charter School
115 Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
626
Math Proficiency
28%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Pajaro Valley High School
500 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,293
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
2,215
SAT Overall Score
1070
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
19
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 113 school options including the highly-rated Bay View Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Bonny Doon Elementary School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 70% 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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