For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,187 students in 93955, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93955, CA are International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Ord Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93955 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93955, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93955, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ord Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Del Rey Woods Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Monterey Peninsula Unf School Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
93955, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 47%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Gr: K-2 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93955, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93955, CA include International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Ord Terrace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93955?
6 public elementary schools are located in 93955.
What is the racial composition of students in 93955?
93955 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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