For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,741 students in Scotts Valley, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 2,133 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in Scotts Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Scotts Valley, CA are Scotts Valley High School, Vine Hill Elementary School and Scotts Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotts Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Scotts Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scotts Valley, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Scotts Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Glenwood Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Vine Hill Sch Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Bean Creek Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scotts Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Scotts Valley, CA include Scotts Valley High School, Vine Hill Elementary School and Scotts Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Scotts Valley, CA?
3 public schools are located in Scotts Valley, CA.
What percentage of students in Scotts Valley, CA go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in Scotts Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Valley, CA?
Scotts Valley, CA public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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