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Best Pacific Grove Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,224 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 46% 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 (2026)

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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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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 46% 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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