Best Public Schools in Monterey, CA


Summary:

The city of Monterey, California is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools in the area, with some standout institutions that are worth further investigation.

Monterey High School stands out as the top-performing high school, with consistently high performance, ranking in the top 25% of California high schools over the past 3 years. It has a 96.9% 4-year graduation rate, a relatively low 2.8% dropout rate, and outperforms the Monterey Peninsula Unified district and California state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Meanwhile, La Mesa Elementary is a top performer, ranking in the top 20% of California elementary schools over the past 3 years, with strong test scores exceeding the district and state averages.

The data also highlights the exceptional performance of Big Sur Charter, an alternative school that stands out for its exceptionally low 1% chronic absenteeism rate and high test scores, outperforming the California state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Monte Vista and Bay View Academy have higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 26.7%.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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