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Best Seaside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,887 students in Seaside, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 258 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Seaside, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seaside, CA are International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Ord Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seaside, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Seaside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Seaside, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ord Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Seaside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Woods Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Seaside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Monterey Peninsula Unf School Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Seaside Children's Center
1450 Elm Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3456

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Seaside, CA?
How many public schools are located in Seaside?
11 public schools are located in Seaside.
What percentage of students in Seaside go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Seaside are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seaside?
Seaside public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Seaside are often viewed compared to one another?

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