For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,955 students in Soquel, CA (there are , serving 99 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Soquel, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Soquel, CA are Main Street Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School and Soquel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soquel, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Soquel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Soquel, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 North Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3042 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Soquel High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 429-3909
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 429-3909
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Soquel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Porter St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Soquel, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Soquel, CA include Main Street Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School and Soquel High School.
How many public schools are located in Soquel?
4 public schools are located in Soquel.
What percentage of students in Soquel go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Soquel are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Soquel?
Soquel public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Soquel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Soquel include: Soquel Elementary School vs. Main Street Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School vs. Soquel Elementary School, Main Street Elementary School vs. Soquel Elementary School
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