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Best 93901 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,892 students in 93901, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93901, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Mission Park Elementary School and University Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93901 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93901, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93901, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Mission Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Gr: K-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
833 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Monterey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93901, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93901, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Mission Park Elementary School and University Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93901?
5 public elementary schools are located in 93901.
What is the racial composition of students in 93901?
93901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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