For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 students in 95065, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 95065, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95065, CA are Happy Valley Elementary School, De Laveaga Elementary School and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95065 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95065, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95065, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
De Laveaga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8005 Winkle Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95065, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95065, CA include Happy Valley Elementary School, De Laveaga Elementary School and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95065, CA?
3 public schools are located in 95065, CA.
What percentage of students in 95065, CA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 95065, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95065, CA?
95065, CA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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