Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
105
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
Spring Hill School
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
84
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
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
3004 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Charter High School 7th to 12th
Students
536
SAT Overall Score
1390
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
30
Mountain Elementary School
3042 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
142
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Happy Valley Elementary School
3125 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
109
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Ocean Grove Charter School
16900 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
3,378
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Linscott Charter School
220 Elm St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
258
Math Proficiency
34%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Diamond Technology Institute
112 Diamond Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
87
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Pacific Coast Charter School
294 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
132
Math Proficiency
18%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
215 Locust St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
501
Math Proficiency
22%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
108 Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
440
Watsonville Prep
407 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
488
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Costanoa Continuation High School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
77
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Freedom Elementary School
25 Holly Dr, Freedom, CA 95019
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
479
Math Proficiency
15%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
13%
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
440 Arthur Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
548
Math Proficiency
8%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
15%
E.A. Hall Middle School
201 Brewington Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
491
Math Proficiency
3%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
9%
H.A. Hyde Elementary School
125 Alta Vista St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
476
Math Proficiency
14%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
14%
Showing Results 76 - 100, Page 4 of 5
For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz County, CA, the area offers 113 school options including the highly-rated Pacific Collegiate Charter School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Mount Madonna School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 83% math proficiency and 80% 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 © 2026 CoStar Group
