Bay View Elementary School

Bay View Elementary fosters a love of learning in a vibrant coastal community.

At Bay View Elementary, innovative teaching methods inspire student success.

Bay View Elementary offers a dynamic curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity.

Discover a supportive environment at Bay View Elementary, where students excel and grow.

Bay View Elementary emphasizes holistic development and academic achievement.

Bay View Elementary's dedicated teachers nurture and inspire young minds.

A strong sense of community and school spirit defines the student experience at Bay View.

Bay View Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1231 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Street Corridor Neighborhood

Santa Cruz City Elementary School District

336 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mary Robb

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
37%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

338:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.3%

Female

46.4%

Hispanic

47%

White

43.8%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.5%

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

3/15/2025

I have a child who attends Bayview elementary since kindergarten and can say that in spite of a rocky start due to a big move for me and my family to Santa Cruz and the emotional turmoil it can take on a family. I always felt supported by the principal Ms Renee Golder who had personal conversations...

5.0 parent

10/22/2024

I had 2 children who attended Bay View from kindergarten through 5th grade. Bay View has amazing staff and parent community. We had an a very positive experience and our children (now adults) still have great memories of their teachers and school events. We sometimes visit the school to check in as...

5.0 parent

9/5/2024

My child loves going to school, learning, making new friends and seeing old friends, and is excited every morning to bike to school and be the first one there on campus to play on the playground. The teachers are very kind, there are lots of support staff and counselor support. There is great divers...

5.0 parent

7/22/2022

Bay View has a dynamic, dedicated and passionate principal! Ms. Golder leads a team of wonderful teachers who deeply care about kids and how to meet their needs as learners. I have two kids--one is headed for 5th and the other will begin there in Kinder in 22-23. While covid times were bumpy--just a...

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Average Home Value

$1,305,774

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Household Income

$147,901

% of College Grads

61%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,451 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

84.4%

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California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Mission Street Corridor

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