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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 93906 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,554 students in 93906, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 404 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 93906, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93906, CA are Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and New Republic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93906 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93906, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93906, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
New Republic Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Everett Alvarez High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Salinas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Gavilan View Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
La Joya Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Gr: K-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Harden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
John Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Mckinnon
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
El Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
El Puente
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Natividad Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2014 Santa Rita St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Salinas Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Leslie Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-9520
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Mount Toro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1770 Kittery St., Attn: Ava Of
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Gr: 1-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rita Pre-k
57 Russell Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7200

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93906, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93906, CA include Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and New Republic Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93906?
23 public schools are located in 93906.
What percentage of students in 93906 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 93906 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93906?
93906 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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