What types of schools are available in Watsonville, California?

Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, California

Q: How many schools are in Watsonville, California?

There are 28 schools in Watsonville, California, serving 13,869 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Watsonville?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Watsonville, 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 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

13,869

Total Students

Across Watsonville

20.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

28 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)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)11 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 2,215 students at Watsonville High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

New School Community Day

publichighGrade 9-12

165 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

Cesar E. Chavez Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

440 Arthur Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

235 Ohlone Pkwy., Watsonville, CA 95076

500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

Pvusd Virtual Academy

publichighK-12

250 East Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95076

charter schoolmiddleK-8

220 Elm St., Watsonville, CA 95076

21 Bay Farms Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts

charter schoolmiddleK-8

115 Casserly Rd. West Campus, Watsonville, CA 95076

550 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, CA 95076

225 Hammer Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076

Diamond Technology Institute

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

112 Diamond Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2350 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076

1140 Menasco Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076

Pacific Coast Charter

charter schoolhighK-12

294 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

260 West Riverside Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076

charter schoolmiddleK-8

115 Casserly Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076

T. S. Macquiddy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

330 Martinelli St., Watsonville, CA 95076

250 East Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95076

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

130 Herman Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076

Mintie White Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

515 Palm Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Watsonville

Watsonville, California is home to 28 schools serving over 13,869 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 Watsonville, California?

There are 28 schools in Watsonville, serving 13,869 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Watsonville?

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

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Watsonville is 20.3:1.

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