Valencia Elementary School

Valencia Elementary School nurtures young learners in Aptos.

Valencia Elementary School fosters community involvement.

Valencia Elementary School supports academic growth in Aptos.

Valencia Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

250 Aptos School Rd, Aptos, CA

545 Students

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kelley Didion

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

974:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.6%	Male 47.4%
White 62.2%	Hispanic 30.4%
Two or more races 6.4%	Asian <1%
Pacific Islander <1%

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/17/2026

Valencia is one of those storybook schools where the moment you walk onto campus, you know it is everything a childhood elementary school should be. Nestled on a creek in Aptos, where the redwoods meet the sea, the drive to school often feels mystical with the fog resting just below the tree line an...

5.0 parent

3/17/2026

This is a truly wonderful community school. We have three children, two are currently enrolled, one has graduated. We attended two other elementary schools prior and they did not compare to Valencia. The staff at this school is so dedicated. They go above and beyond for their students and come toget...

4.0 parent

6/5/2025

I know the staff and administration are trying, and the effort is very much appreciated. If arts and crafts, and parties and celebrations are your thing, then this school is terrific because it creates excitement for learning and life.However, if you are old school and think that academics should be...

5.0 parent

1/26/2018

This is my daughters first year at Valencia. Not only is the campus amazing -the teachers and principal are as well.Her teacher is compassionate , understanding, and focuses on their great qualities , it is so refreshing to go to a parent teacher conference and have a teacher be so positive.The prin...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Public

A-

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California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

Valencia Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 located at 250 Aptos School Rd in Aptos, in the Aptos neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 545. Valencia Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,370,261. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aptos High School, Delta Charter School, Aptos Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Aptos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valencia Elementary School.

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