For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,896 students in 93940, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,058 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 93940, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93940, CA are Big Sur Charter, La Mesa Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93940 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 93940, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93940, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Monterey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #55.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Walter Colton
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 7-8
| 313 students
93940, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93940, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93940, CA include Big Sur Charter, La Mesa Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93940, CA?
6 public schools are located in 93940, CA.
What percentage of students in 93940, CA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 93940, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93940, CA?
93940, CA public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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