For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,566 students in 93940, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,033 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 93940, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93940, CA are La Mesa, Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93940 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93940, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93940, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
93940, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93940, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93940, CA include La Mesa, Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter.
How many public schools are located in 93940?
4 public schools are located in 93940.
What percentage of students in 93940 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 93940 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93940?
93940 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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