For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,648 students in 93905, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93905, CA are Alisal High School, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School and Alisal Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93905 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93905, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93905, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alisal High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Alisal Community
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Gr: K-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Monte Bella Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Gr: K-6 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
El Sausal Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 East Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Los Padres Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #77.
La Paz Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Gr: 7-8 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #99.
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Cougar Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1010.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Frank Paul Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Gr: K-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 South Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Gr: K-6 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1414.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 East Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Gr: K-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1515.
Bardin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Trails Rop
Vocational School
867 East Laurel Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93905, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93905, CA include Alisal High School, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School and Alisal Community.
How many public schools are located in 93905?
17 public schools are located in 93905.
What is the racial composition of students in 93905?
93905 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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