Top 10 Best 95060 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,438 students in 95060, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 816 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 95060, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95060, CA are Santa Cruz High School, Westlake Elementary School and Brook Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95060, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Cruz High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Hill Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Santa Cruz County Court
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: #88.
Bay View Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #99.
Santa Cruz County Community
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Grades: 7-12
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Cruz County Rop
Vocational School
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5762
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95060 California

95060, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95060, CA include Santa Cruz High School, Westlake Elementary School and Brook Knoll Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95060, CA?
11 public schools are located in 95060, CA.
What percentage of students in 95060, CA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 95060, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95060, CA?
95060, CA public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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