Top Salinas Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 62 public schools in Salinas, CA, serving 40,947 students. Salinas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Salinas, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Salinas, CA are Toro Park Elementary School, San Benancio Middle School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California public school average of 23:1.
Top Salinas, CA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Toro Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10%22500 Portola Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Grades: K-3 | 386 students
- San Benancio Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20%43 San Benancio Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20%340 Corral De Tierra Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Grades: 4-5 | 204 students
- Lagunita Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%975 San Juan Grade Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Grades: K-8 | 98 students
- Buena Vista Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30%18250 Tara Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Grades: 6-8 | 346 students
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- Carr Lake Community Day Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%10 Sherwood Pl.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12 | 17 students
- Graves Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:7/Top 50%15 Mcfadden Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Grades: K-8 | 40 students
- Salinas High School Math: 28% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%726 S. Main St.10
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Grades: 9-12 | 2,608 students
- New Republic Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50%636 Arcadia Way10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Grades: K-5 | 624 students
- John E. Steinbeck Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50%1714 Burlington Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6 | 639 students
- Laurel Wood Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50%645 Larkin St.10
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Grades: K-6 | 484 students
- Mission Park Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50%403 W. Acacia St.10
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Grades: K-6 | 699 students
- Alisal Community Math: 32% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1437 Del Monte Ave.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6 | 697 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50%705 California St.10
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Grades: K-6 | 581 students
- Everett Alvarez High School Math: 18% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1900 Independence Blvd.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Grades: 9-12 | 2,645 students
- Millennium Charter High School Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%901 Blanco Cir.10
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
- Prunedale Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50%17719 Pesante Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Grades: K-6 | 694 students
- Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1225 Towt St.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6 | 801 students
- Monte Bella Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1300 Tuscany Blvd10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6 | 776 students
- Washington Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%560 Iverson St.10
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Grades: 7-8 | 1,280 student
- Alisal High School Math: 19% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50%777 Williams Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Grades: 9-12 | 2,838 students
- North Salinas High School Math: 18% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%55 Kip Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Grades: 9-12 | 2,216 students
- Bolsa Knolls Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1031 Rogge Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Grades: 6-8 | 660 students
- La Joya Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50%55 Rogge Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Grades: K-5 | 544 students
- Creekside Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1770 Kittery St.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6 | 667 students
- La Paz Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1300 N. Sanborn Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Grades: 7-8 | 1,114 student
- El Sausal Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1155 E. Alisal St.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Grades: 7-8 | 1,102 student
- Gavilan View Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50%18250 Vab Buren Ave.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Grades: 6-8 | 588 students
- Oscar F. Loya Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1505 Cougar Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Grades: K-6 | 716 students
- Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50%901 N. Sanborn Rd.10
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Grades: K-6 | 832 students
- Monterey County Home Charter Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%901 Blanco Cir.10
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Grades: K-12 | 287 students
- Monterey Park Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50%410 San Miguel Ave.10
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Grades: K-6 | 556 students
- Loma Vista Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%757 Sausal Dr.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Grades: K-6 | 556 students
- Henry F. Kammann Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50%521 Rochex St.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Grades: K-6 | 792 students
- Natividad Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1465 Modoc Ave.10
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Grades: K-6 | 659 students
- Show 27 more public schools in Salinas, CA (out of 62 total schools)
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