For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in 95012, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA are Elkhorn Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95012 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95012, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95012, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
95012, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA include Elkhorn Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95012?
2 public elementary schools are located in 95012.
What is the racial composition of students in 95012?
95012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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