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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Santa Cruz's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Santa Cruz Public Schools

 
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Brook Knoll Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Harbor High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Westlake Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Santa Cruz?

Santa CruzCaliforniaU.S.
Median household income $60,705 $56,356 $49,199
Median home price $783,500 $632,300 $310,200
Cost of living (% of national avg)167% 143% 100%
Unemployment 4% 6% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)643
Days per year with some sun: 262
Days per year with some precipitation: 65		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 54,565

Recent Parent Reviews

Gateway School

4 out of 5 stars
22 days ago

Gateway School's curriculum and focus on whole child development is unique in its integ...

Carden El Encanto

5 out of 5 stars
32 days ago

I have to agree with most of the reviewers below. This is a very good school. My kids w...

Carden El Encanto

5 out of 5 stars
41 days ago

I love this school. Small classes and many classes like drama, art, p.e, music, french...

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