For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,024 students in 95012, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95012, CA are North Monterey County High School, North Monterey County Middle School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95012 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95012, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95012, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Monterey County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
North Monterey County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Seymour St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Gr: 7-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Gr: K-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
95012, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95012, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95012, CA include North Monterey County High School, North Monterey County Middle School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95012?
4 public schools are located in 95012.
What is the racial composition of students in 95012?
95012 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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