These are some of the top-rated public schools in Santa Cruz based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
Districts
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Santa Cruz City High School District
4,394 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 10 schools -
Live Oak Elementary School District
1,691 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-8 | 7 schools -
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District
1,070 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-12 | 6 schools -
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
1,724 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-5 | 5 schools -
Scotts Valley Unified School District
2,168 students | SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
Grades K-12 | 5 schools -
Soquel Union Elementary School District
1,654 students | CAPITOLA, CA
Grades K-8 | 5 schools -
Happy Valley Elementary School District
120 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-6 | 1 school -
Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District
115 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades K-6 | 1 school -
Santa Cruz County Rop School District
0 students | SANTA CRUZ, CA
Grades 10-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Santa Cruz
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March 06, 2025
Kirby School was an absolute game-changer for our child. After trying several schools, we finally found a place where learning felt exciting, teachers were genuinely supportive, and our child could... More
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Kirby School
Parent / Guardian
March 05, 2025
Kirby is a top notch school that provides a well rounded education (small class sizes). Students are provided as much support from the teachers that is needed. Teachers are far better than the ones... More
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Kirby School
Parent / Guardian
March 03, 2025
This school is a gem my only wish was that there was more flexibility with tuition and a sliding scale for BIPOC families —granting more accessibility to this kind of education for all and diversity... More
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Gateway School
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