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Top 5 Best 95060 California Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,031 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA are Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95060, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Bay View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95060 California

95060, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ben Lomond Youth Conservation Camp High School (Closed 2006)
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Natural Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2005)
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA include Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95060?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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