Best 95018 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,511 students in 95018, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 95018, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95018, CA are San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95018 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95018, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95018, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Ludlow Preschool
7101 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-2447

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95018, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95018?
4 public schools are located in 95018.
What percentage of students in 95018 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 95018 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95018?
95018 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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