For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 students in 95065, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 95065, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Public schools in zipcode 95065 have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95065, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8005 Winkle Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
De Laveaga Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95065, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95065, CA include Happy Valley Elementary School, Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and De Laveaga Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95065, CA?
3 public schools are located in 95065, CA.
What percentage of students in 95065, CA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 95065, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95065, CA?
95065, CA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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