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Best 93905 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,740 students in 93905, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93905, CA are Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School, Alisal Community and Monte Bella Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93905 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93905, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93905, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Alisal Community
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Gr: K-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Monte Bella Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Gr: K-6 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
Los Padres Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #55.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #66.
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Cougar Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Frank Paul Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Gr: K-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 South Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Gr: K-6 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1111.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 East Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Gr: K-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
Bardin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93905, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93905, CA include Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School, Alisal Community and Monte Bella Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93905?
12 public elementary schools are located in 93905.
What is the racial composition of students in 93905?
93905 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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