For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,387 students in Monterey, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monterey, CA are La Mesa, Monte Vista and Big Sur Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
(Math: 50% | 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-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Grades: K-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
George C. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Normandy Rd.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 497 students
Monterey, 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
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monterey, CA include La Mesa, Monte Vista and Big Sur Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monterey?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Monterey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monterey include: Big Sur Charter vs. Bay View Academy, George C. Marshall Elementary School vs. Bay View Academy, Bay View Academy vs. Big Sur Charter
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