Best Scotts Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 34%), 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).

Best Public Schools in Scotts Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Vine Hill School Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 Bean Creek Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Scotts Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Glenwood Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Scotts Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Scotts Valley, CA include Vine Hill Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Scotts Valley?
3 public schools are located in Scotts Valley.
What percentage of students in Scotts Valley go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in Scotts Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Valley?
Scotts Valley public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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