Best Scotts Valley Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,623 students in Scotts Valley, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 2,154 private students). 43% 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 Vine Hill Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High 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 35%), 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).