For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 801 students in 95065, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 95065 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95065, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95065, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
De Laveaga Elementary School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95065, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95065, CA include Happy Valley Elementary School, De Laveaga Elementary School and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95065?
3 public elementary schools are located in 95065.
What is the racial composition of students in 95065?
95065 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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