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Best 95060 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,431 students in 95060, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 901 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 95060, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95060, CA are Pacific Collegiate Charter, Brook Knoll Elementary School and Westlake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95060, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Santa Cruz High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Mission Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santa Cruz County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Cruz County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Cruz County Rop
Vocational School
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5762
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95060, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95060, CA include Pacific Collegiate Charter, Brook Knoll Elementary School and Westlake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95060?
11 public schools are located in 95060.
What percentage of students in 95060 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 95060 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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