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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)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 711 students at Fremont Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
John Gutierrez Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1031 Rogge Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gavilan View Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
18250 Van Buren Ave., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Buena Vista Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
18250 Tara Dr., Salinas, CA 93908
0
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Toro Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-3
22500 Portola Dr., Salinas, CA 93908
0
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
21:1
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%
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%
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%
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%
Monterey County Home Charter
charter schoolhighK-12
901 Blanco Cir., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salinas Community
publichighGrade 7-12
615 Leslie Dr., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
101
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Open Door Charter
publichighGrade 9-12
901 Blanco Cir., Salinas, CA 93901
0
Rating
Students
53
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Bay High (Continuation)
publichighGrade 9-12
17500 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
0
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alisal Community
publicmiddleK-6
1437 Del Monte Ave., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
591
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bardin Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
425 Bardin Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
559
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fremont Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1255 East Market St., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
711
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
901 North Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
646
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1225 Towt St., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
628
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1505 Cougar Dr., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
573
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Creekside Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1770 Kittery St., Salinas, CA 93906
0
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
680 Las Casitas Dr., Salinas, CA 93905
0
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
26:1
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.