For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,720 students in 93906, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA are Wellington M. Smith Junior, New Republic Elementary School and John E. Steinbeck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93906 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93906, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93906, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
New Republic Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Gavilan View Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
La Joya Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Gr: K-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
John Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Mckinnon
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
El Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Natividad Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Santa Rita St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1770 Kittery St., Attn: Ava Of
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Gr: 1-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
93906, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA include Wellington M. Smith Junior, New Republic Elementary School and John E. Steinbeck Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93906?
15 public elementary schools are located in 93906.
What is the racial composition of students in 93906?
93906 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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