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Santa Cruz, CA is home to many excellent schools, including both public and private institutions. According to school ratings, the top-rated schools in the area are Bay View Elementary, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School. These schools offer a quality education with a focus on providing students with a well-rounded experience through engaging activities and learning opportunities. Small class sizes ensure that each child receives individualized attention from teachers who are passionate about their work. Additionally, these schools boast an array of extracurricular options such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. The diverse student body at these schools has created an environment where respect for others is central to the spirit of learning and growth. With excellent academic offerings combined with robust extracurricular activities, Santa Cruz's public and private schools provide a quality education that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Name Grades Type Rating
Alternative Family EducationKG - 12Alternative Education  Unlock
Ark Independent Studies09 - 12Alternative Education  Unlock
Bay View ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Bonny DOON ElementaryKG - 06Regular  Unlock
Branciforte Middle06 - 08Regular  Unlock
Brook Knoll ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Costanoa Continuation High09 - 12Alternative Education  Unlock
Cypress Charter High09 - 12Regular  Unlock
DE Laveaga ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Del Mar ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Gateway SchoolKG - 08Private
Gault ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPK - 08Private
Green Acres ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Happy Valley ElementaryKG - 06Regular  Unlock
Harbor High09 - 12Regular  Unlock
Holy Cross SchoolPK - 08Private
Live Oak ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
MCP Middle and High School07 - 12Private
Midtown MontessoriPK - KGPrivate
Mission Hill Middle06 - 08Regular  Unlock
Ocean Alternative Education CenterKG - 08Regular  Unlock
Pacific Collegiate Charter07 - 12Regular  Unlock
Santa Cruz Childrens SchoolKG - 06Private
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchKG - 06Alternative Education
Santa Cruz County Community07 - 12Alternative Education  Unlock
Santa Cruz County Court07 - 12Alternative Education  Unlock
Santa Cruz County ROP10 - 12Vocational Education
Santa Cruz County Special Education01 - 12Special Education  Unlock
Santa Cruz Gardens ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
Santa Cruz High09 - 12Regular  Unlock
Santa Cruz Waldorf SchoolPK - 08Private
Sequoia Academy07 - 12Alternative Education
Shoreline Middle06 - 08Regular  Unlock
Special Education Preschool2 - 2Regular
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School of Santa CRPK - 07Private
The Bay SchoolUG - UGPrivate
Tierra Pacifica CharterKG - 08Regular  Unlock
VHM Christian SchoolKG - 08Private
Westlake ElementaryKG - 05Regular  Unlock
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I lived in the Santa Cruz area for 20 years. UCSC alum. Our kids were born there. There are wonderful things about Santa Cruz, but also many serious problems that we  More

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I have been here for four generations! My kids are the fifth. I guess that should tell you how wonderful it is here, at least for us. It's so cool to have world class  More

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I was born over the hill in San Jose area, and as a kid I loved coming over to the boardwalk. Santa Cruz has always been and always will be a town of diversity,  More

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