Gateway School
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
147
Tuition
$33,495
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.7
Kirby School
425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
133
Tuition
$46,900
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.3
Spring Hill School
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Elementary School K to 6th
Students
84
Tuition
$26,400
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,131
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
690
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
117
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Brook Knoll Elementary School
151 Brook Knoll Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
464
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
974
SAT Overall Score
1200
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,023
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Cypress Charter High School
2039 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
119
Bonny Doon Elementary School
1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
117
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Scotts Valley Middle School
8 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
481
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Westlake Elementary School
1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
472
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Ocean Alternative Education Center
984 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
84
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
De Laveaga Elementary School
1145 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
488
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
986 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
155
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
389
Math Proficiency
31%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Mission Hill Middle School
425 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
544
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
118
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
8005 Winkle Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
238
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
648
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Shoreline Middle School
855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
441
Math Proficiency
23%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
47
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Green Acres Elementary School
966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
315
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Del Mar Elementary School
1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
342
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
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For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 43 school options including the highly-rated Santa Cruz High School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Gateway School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 72% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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