Top Rankings
Carmel Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,152 students in Carmel Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Carmel Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,152 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carmel Unified School District, which is ranked #80 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2011. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,835 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,511 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$81 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,835
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,511
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Carmel Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Monte Verde St. And 15th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4609
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4609
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Tularcitos Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Ford Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-2276
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-2276
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Carmel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Carmel Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Captain Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2452
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2452
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carmel Unified School District?
Carmel Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,152 students.
What is the rank of Carmel Unified School District?
Carmel Unified School District is ranked #80 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel Unified School District?
62% of Carmel Unified School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carmel Unified School District?
Carmel Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Carmel Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,511 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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