For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,048 students in 93901, CA (there are , serving 561 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 93901, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93901, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Salinas High School and Rancho San Juan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93901 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93901, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93901, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Salinas High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,446 students
Rank: #33.
Rancho San Juan High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #55.
Mission Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Monterey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93901, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93901, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Salinas High School and Rancho San Juan High School.
How many public schools are located in 93901?
9 public schools are located in 93901.
What percentage of students in 93901 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 93901 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93901?
93901 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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