For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,415 students in 93940, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93940, CA are Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93940 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93940, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93940 have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monterey High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93940, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
93940, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93940, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93940, CA include Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 93940?
2 public high schools are located in 93940.
What is the racial composition of students in 93940?
93940 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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