For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,226 students in 95003, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 941 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 95003, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95003, CA are Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School and Aptos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95003 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95003, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95003, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 Pinehurst Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Aptos School Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Aptos High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #44.
Aptos Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Huntington Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Grades: 7-8
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Delta Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95003, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95003, CA include Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School and Aptos High School.
How many public schools are located in 95003?
6 public schools are located in 95003.
What percentage of students in 95003 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 95003 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95003?
95003 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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