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Best Schools in Santa Cruz, California
Compare 26 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
26
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,991
Total Students
Across Santa Cruz
19.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
26 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)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 1,093 students at Santa Cruz High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Gault Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1320 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz County Community
publichighGrade 7-12
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz County Court
publichighGrade 7-12
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
20
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz County Special Education
publichighK-12
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8005 Winkle Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
0
Rating
Students
214
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alternative Family Education
publichighK-12
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
110
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz High
publichighGrade 9-12
415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
1,093
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ark Independent Studies
publichighGrade 6-12
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
56
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Branciforte Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
315 Poplar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mission Hill Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
425 King St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harbor High
publichighGrade 9-12
300 La Fonda Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
1,013
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Costanoa Continuation High
publichighGrade 9-12
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
publicelementaryK-5
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
114
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brook Knoll Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
151 Brook Knoll Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
De Laveaga Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1145 Morrissey Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
0
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bay View Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1231 Bay St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westlake Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1000 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tierra Pacifica Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
986 Bostwick Ln., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ocean Alternative Education Center
publicmiddleK-8
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Del Mar Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1959 Merrill St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California is home to 26 schools serving over 8,991 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 Santa Cruz, California?
There are 26 schools in Santa Cruz, serving 8,991 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Cruz?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Santa Cruz is 19.8:1.