For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,937 students in Soquel, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 99 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Soquel, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Soquel, CA are Main Street Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School and Soquel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soquel, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Soquel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Soquel, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 North Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3042 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Soquel High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 429-3909
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 429-3909
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Soquel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Porter St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Soquel, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Soquel, CA include Main Street Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School and Soquel High School.
How many public schools are located in Soquel?
4 public schools are located in Soquel.
What percentage of students in Soquel go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Soquel are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Soquel?
Soquel public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Soquel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Soquel include: Mountain Elementary School vs. Soquel Elementary School, Main Street Elementary School vs. Soquel Elementary School, Soquel Elementary School vs. Main Street Elementary School
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