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Best Schools in Salinas, California
Compare 62 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
62
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
37,692
Total Students
Across Salinas
20.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
62 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)12 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,742 students at Alisal High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
La Paz Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1300 North Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
1,099
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Benancio Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
43 San Benancio Rd., Salinas, CA 93908
0
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monterey County Special Education
publichighK-12
901 Blanco Cir., Salinas, CA 93912
0
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
publichighGrade 4-12
1420 Natividad Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
50
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 4-5
340 Corral De Tierra Rd., Salinas, CA 93908
0
Rating
Students
154
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Puente
publichighGrade 7-12
20 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
326
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carr Lake Community Day
publichighGrade 7-12
10 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rancho San Juan High
publichighGrade 9-12
1100 Rogge Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
1,600
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Salinas High
publichighGrade 9-12
55 Kip Dr., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
2,106
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salinas High
publichighGrade 9-12
726 South Main St., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
2,380
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Joya Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
55 Rogge Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
560 Iverson St., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
1,082
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Toro High
publichighGrade 9-12
10 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harden Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1561 Mckinnon St., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
1,101
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alisal High
publichighGrade 9-12
777 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
2,742
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Sausal Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1155 East Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
1,067
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Everett Alvarez High
publichighGrade 9-12
1900 Independence Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
1,978
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salinas City Virtual Academy
publicmiddleK-6
1210 Tyler St., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
99
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
705 California St., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
646
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
University Park Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
833 West Acacia St., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Salinas
Salinas, California is home to 62 schools serving over 37,692 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salinas, California?
There are 62 schools in Salinas, serving 37,692 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Salinas?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Salinas include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Salinas?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Salinas is 20.5:1.