For the 2024-25 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 22,222 students in Salinas, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salinas, CA are Toro Park Elementary School, Lagunita Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salinas, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salinas, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toro Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Grades: K-3
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Lagunita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Corral De Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
San Benancio Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
Rank: #66.
Buena Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Ca St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Graves Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mcfadden Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #99.
New Republic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1010.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Monte Bella Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6
| 837 students
Rank: #1212.
Laurel Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Alisal Community
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #1414.
Monterey County Home Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1515.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #1616.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #1717.
Los Padres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Grades: K-6
| 683 students
Rank: #1818.
Mission Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 W. Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1919.
Monterey Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #2020.
University Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 W. Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #2121.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #2222.
El Gabilan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #2323.
Gavilan View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #2424.
Boronda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #2525.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #2626.
La Joya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2727.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #2828.
John Gutierrez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #2929.
Boronda Meadows
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #3030.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mckinnon
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #3434.
Prunedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17719 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Frank Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
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Salinas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Boronda Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Grades: 4-7
| 6 students
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Liberty Family Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
8515 Prunedale North Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Grades: K-12
| 924 students
Millennium Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Salinas, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salinas, CA include Toro Park Elementary School, Lagunita Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salinas?
47 public elementary schools are located in Salinas.
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas?
Salinas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Salinas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Salinas include: Gavilan View Middle School vs. John Gutierrez Middle School, Creekside Elementary School vs. John E. Steinbeck Elementary School, El Gabilan Elementary School vs. Alisal Community
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