Best 93922 California Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,658 students in 93922, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93922, CA are Carmel River Elementary School, Carmel Middle School and Carmel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93922 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93922, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93922, CA Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Monte Verde St. And 15th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4609
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Carmel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Carmel Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
37320 Nason Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1546
Rank: n/an/a
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93922, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93922, CA include Carmel River Elementary School, Carmel Middle School and Carmel High School.
How many public schools are located in 93922?
6 public schools are located in 93922.
What is the racial composition of students in 93922?
93922 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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