What types of schools are available in Santa Monica, California?

Santa Monica, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Santa Monica, California

Q: How many schools are in Santa Monica, California?

There are 12 schools in Santa Monica, California, serving 7,944 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Santa Monica?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Santa Monica, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

7,944

Total Students

Across Santa Monica

18:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

12 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 2,588 students at Santa Monica High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Canyon Charter Elementary

charter schoolelementaryK-5

421 Entrada Dr., Santa Monica, CA 90402

2368 Pearl St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2425 16Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

2400 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403

2402 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1501 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403

Will Rogers Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2401 14Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Olympic High (Continuation)

publichighGrade 9-12

721 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

801 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403

2401 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

publicmiddleK-8

2525 Fifth St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Detailed Overview of Schools in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California is home to 12 schools serving over 7,944 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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Santa Monica, California?

There are 12 schools in Santa Monica, serving 7,944 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Santa Monica?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Santa Monica 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 Monica?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Santa Monica is 18:1.

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