Top 10 Best Santa Monica Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,526 students in Santa Monica, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA are Canyon Charter Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Monica, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Monica have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Monica, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2402 Virginia Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-0335
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5011
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Ca Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #1111.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Olympic St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA include Canyon Charter Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Monica, CA?
11 public elementary schools are located in Santa Monica, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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