For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,763 students in Monterey, CA (there are , serving 1,033 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Monterey, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Monterey, CA are La Mesa, Monte Vista and Monterey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monterey, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Monterey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #44.
Big Sur Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
George C. Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Normandy Rd.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Bay View Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #77.
Walter Colton
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Monterey, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Monterey, CA include La Mesa, Monte Vista and Monterey High School.
How many public schools are located in Monterey?
7 public schools are located in Monterey.
What percentage of students in Monterey go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Monterey are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monterey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monterey include: Big Sur Charter vs. Bay View Academy, George C. Marshall Elementary School vs. Bay View Academy, Walter Colton vs. Bay View Academy
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