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Best Pacific Grove Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,205 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove High School and Pacific Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pacific Grove, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Down Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
485 Pine Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Community High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Pacific Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove High School and Pacific Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pacific Grove?
6 public schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pacific Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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