Top 10 Best 95062 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,903 students in 95062, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 191 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95062, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95062, CA are Tierra Pacifica Charter, Alternative Family Education and Green Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95062 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95062, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95062, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Family Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 N. Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0111
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Harbor High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 La Fonda Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1916 Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-2000
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
840 N. Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1959 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-2063
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Gault Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1320 Seabright Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3856
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #1010.
Branciforte Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Poplar St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 N. Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #1212.
Shoreline Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
855 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1313.
Costanoa Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 N. Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
984-1 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95062 California

95062, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
319 La Fonda Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3410
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95062, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95062, CA include Tierra Pacifica Charter, Alternative Family Education and Green Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95062, CA?
14 public schools are located in 95062, CA.
What percentage of students in 95062, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95062, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95062, CA?
95062, CA public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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