For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,432 students in Aptos, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Aptos, CA are Aptos High School and Delta Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aptos, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Aptos have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Aptos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aptos High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Aptos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aptos High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #22.
Delta Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aptos, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Aptos, CA include Aptos High School and Delta Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Aptos?
2 public high schools are located in Aptos.
What is the racial composition of students in Aptos?
Aptos public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Aptos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aptos include: Delta Charter vs. Aptos High School
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