For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,280 students in 93955, CA (there are , serving 400 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 93955, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93955, CA are International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Ord Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93955 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93955, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93955, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Ord Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Seaside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Grades: 7-8
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Woods Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Seaside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #77.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2024
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2024
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Elm Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3456
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3456
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
93955, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Grades: K-2
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93955, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93955, CA include International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Ord Terrace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93955?
12 public schools are located in 93955.
What percentage of students in 93955 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 93955 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93955?
93955 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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