For the 2023 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 39,936 students in Salinas, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,538 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Salinas, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Salinas, CA are Buena Vista Middle School, Oasis Charter Public and Monterey County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salinas, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Salinas, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Public
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W.ridge Pkwy.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Monterey County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,042 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Bay High (Continuation)
Alternative School
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6
| 739 students
Rank: n/an/a
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
925 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
147 Echo Valley Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
El Puente High School
Alternative School
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
1155 E. Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,246 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
1255 E. Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Grades: K-6
| 812 students
Rank: n/an/a
18250 Vab Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Mcfadden Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: n/an/a
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: n/an/a
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: n/an/a
975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
645 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Ca St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Grades: K-6
| 745 students
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Salinas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Boronda Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Grades: 4-7
| 6 students
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Liberty Family Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
8515 Prunedale North Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Grades: K-12
| 924 students
Millennium Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salinas, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Salinas, CA are Buena Vista Middle School, Oasis Charter Public and Monterey County Special Education.
How many public schools are located in Salinas, CA?
63 public schools are located in Salinas, CA.
What percentage of students in Salinas, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Salinas, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas, CA?
Salinas, CA minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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