For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,205 students in 93950, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93950, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 93950 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93950, CA 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 93950, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Down Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
485 Pine Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Community High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
93950, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93950, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93950, CA include Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove High School and Pacific Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 93950?
6 public schools are located in 93950.
What is the racial composition of students in 93950?
93950 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).
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