For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,980 students in Soledad, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Soledad, CA are Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Gabilan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soledad, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Soledad, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 N. Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Soledad High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #77.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1010.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Grades: 7-8
| 715 students
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Grades: 12
| 16 students
Soledad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Soledad, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Soledad, CA include Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Gabilan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Soledad, CA?
12 public schools are located in Soledad, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad, CA?
Soledad, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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