For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 868 students in Carmel, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, CA are Carmel River Elementary School and Carmel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carmel, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Monte Verde St. And 15th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4609
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4609
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, CA include Carmel River Elementary School and Carmel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carmel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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