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1. #1 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

   Parent: As a former student and now current parent of a York student, I can’t emphasize enough how diversity, creativity, and an independent mindset continues to be forged at this gem of a school here on the Central Coast. Preparing students to not only sustain but innovate and lead the next generation of professionals and thinkers continues to be alive and well, fostered in the most sublime and discreet environment imaginable. Balanced offerings of academia, campus culture, after school clubs, and competitive individual and team sports, keep the student experience rich and robust.
   Our daughter’s public school background was of no hinderance as she has been thriving since first stepping foot on campus, growing with confidence and broadening her mindset, looking forward to opportunity. … Read 68 reviews

   #1 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

   York School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   MONTEREY, CA,

   8-12,

   68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says As a former student and now current parent of a York student, I can’t emphasize enough how diversity, creativity, and an independent mindset continues to be forged at this gem of a school here on the…Our daughter’s public school background was of no hinderance as she has been thriving since first stepping foot on campus, growing with confidence and broadening her mindset, looking forward to….

   Read 68 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 200,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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2. #2 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

   Alum: Terrific place to learn, grow, make lasting friendships, and prepare to be someone with passion and a good work ethic. Graduated 2010 as a boarder and went to an Ivy.
   Incredible teachers who knew the material well and made the classroom engaging and fun for the most part. There was lots of homework and would regularly spend 3 hours a night studying a day for my 5 classes. This was at the time frustrating but it made studying in college that much easier. Great variety of core classes and electives which made Stevenson more fun and open to explore than some other schools I considered (e.g. radio, music theory, AP physics c, Econ).
   Students and extracurriculars were a plus too. Looking back, people were nice and school culture had a strong California vibe (fun and cool) as opposed to a more East Coast school (intense and colder). The school being larger than other boarding schools was a double edged sword since the community wasn’t as tight as some smaller schools, but still good…. Read 86 reviews

   #2 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

   Robert Louis Stevenson School – Upper Division

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   PEBBLE BEACH, CA,

   9-12,

   86 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

   Featured Review: Alum says Terrific place to learn, grow, make lasting friendships, and prepare to be someone with passion and a good work ethic. Graduated 2010 as a boarder and went to an Ivy. Incredible teachers who knew the material well and made the classroom engaging and fun for the most part. There was lots of homework and would regularly spend 3 hours a night studying a day for my 5…Students and extracurriculars were a plus too. Looking back, people were nice and school culture had a strong California vibe (fun and cool) as opposed to a more East Coast school (intense and….

   Read 86 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 524,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

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3. #3 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

   Senior: Santa Catalina is an amazing school! The staff and teachers are wonderful and highly qualified. There is always something fun to do at school including clubs, sports, arts, and traditions. The academics are strong and properly prepare you for college. I will definitely miss the school next year when I graduate. I have made so many friends at Santa Catalina and I will remember my time here forever…. Read 90 reviews

   #3 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

   Santa Catalina School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   MONTEREY, CA,

   9-12,

   90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says Santa Catalina is an amazing school! The staff and teachers are wonderful and highly qualified. There is always something fun to do at school including clubs, sports, arts, and traditions. The….

   Read 90 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 230,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

4. Alum: TARA is a school like no other. As a high schooler who went to three other schools ranging from public to private, TARA far outshines the opportunities, support, and classes that I took and experienced elsewhere. I came to TARA during my senior year with the support and tenacity of the leadership council and my classmates! They truly are miracle workers and wholeheartedly care for the school, the students, and meaningful experiential education. I would have never been able to travel and experience the trips and productions we went on and were a part of (in Covid times) had I been anywhere else. The classes are small, lovely, experiential, and taught by passionate teachers. The trips are, life-changing, perspective-altering, academic, confidence cultivating, and provide time to connect with your peers and learn more about yourself. As a host student, my time at TARA was significantly different than my non-host peers, but the experience taught me so much that I will take into life…. Read 28 reviews

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5. #1 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County

   • Carmel Unified School District, CA•

   • 9-12

   • •

     Rating 3. 98 out of 5  242 reviews

   Alum: The school provides excellent teachers and faculty that believes in students to succeed in their passions. The extra support and encouragement from staff give the students hope that they can be what they want to be. In regards to education, the teachers give the help the students need and the athletic program promotes student education over sports so they succeed in school before succeeding on the field. The football coach for example had a mandatory office hours at which players are required to show up for once a week. Teachers enjoyed being there and understood their role for students and not just teachers but role models. I would change their parking lot and how they handle parking for students. In addition, they need handle social issues with understanding and not just take remarks thrown at them without accountability. Although food is free, they need to do a better job in creating edible food for students who rely on school food as their meal source. … Read 242 reviews

   #1 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County.

   Carmel High School

   Blue checkmark.

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   9-12,

   242 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

   Featured Review: Alum says The school provides excellent teachers and faculty that believes in students to succeed in their passions. The extra support and encouragement from staff give the students hope that they can be what….

   Read 242 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 862,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

6. #2 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County

   • Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA•

   • 9-12

   • •

     Rating 3.94 out of 5  151 reviews

   Senior: I loved the education I received at Pacific Grove High School. Although it is a public school, I felt as if I got the education I would get at a private school. The staff were also extremely nice and the teachers were great! I wish there was more diversity and more healthy food options at PG High…. Read 151 reviews

   #2 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County.

   Pacific Grove High School

   Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

   9-12,

   151 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says I loved the education I received at Pacific Grove High School. Although it is a public school, I felt as if I got the education I would get at a private school. The staff were also extremely nice and….

   Read 151 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 582,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

7. #1 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County

   #1 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County.

   Carmel Middle School

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   6-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 573,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

8. #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   • Carmel Unified School District, CA•

   • K-5

   • •

     Rating 3. 25 out of 5  4 reviews

   Niche User: It was very good. I liked it a lot. There was a lot of activities, things to do and the overall atmosphere is very good. It very well is a bully free school…. Read 4 reviews

   #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Carmel River Elementary School

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

   Featured Review: Niche User says It was very good. I liked it a lot. There was a lot of activities, things to do and the overall atmosphere is very good. It very well is a bully free school..

   Read 4 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 402,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

9. #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Robert Down Elementary School

   Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 442,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

10. #2 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County

    • Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA•

    • 6-8

    • •

      Rating 2. 5 out of 5  4 reviews

    Parent: My child goes to this school for 2 years and almost always comes home telling me how great her day was and begs me to never move out of the area. The school is a great environment to learn in and has an excellent music program. My daughter is in the school’s orchestra, and choir. Before going to this school she had a passionate love for music but was frustrated on how to get started. Since she started attending this school, her music has greatly improved, as well as her math intelligence. The teachers have very greatly made an impact on my daughters life as well. She has been doing MUCH better in math and ELA, even when I test her. If I could rate this school more than 5 stars I would…. Read 4 reviews

    #2 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County.

    Pacific Grove Middle School

    Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

    6-8,

    4 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My child goes to this school for 2 years and almost always comes home telling me how great her day was and begs me to never move out of the area. The school is a great environment to learn in and has….

    Read 4 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 465,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

12. #3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Carmel Unified School District, CA•

    • K-5

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

    #3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Tularcitos Elementary School

    Carmel Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 406,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

13. #4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Forest Grove Elementary School

    Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 391,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

14. #4 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

    Niche User: Notre Dame is special because you are provided small, challenging classes with hands-on learning. I can tell the teachers love what they teach and are always willing to answer questions whether in class or during tutorial after school. I also enjoy the sports and clubs that Notre Dame provides. I’ve never even heard of field hockey before I came to Notre Dame, or thought I would join a club that teaches you how to do origami. I overall feel like what makes Notre Dame unique is the close sisterhood. When a student is feeling down, we all try to make their day better whether we know them or not. As a freshman, I am truly blessed to go to a high school that provides an academic rigor, faith, and a variety of sports that provide me the best high-school experience possible. Go Spirits!… Read 84 reviews

    #4 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

    Notre Dame High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SALINAS, CA,

    9-12,

    84 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Notre Dame is special because you are provided small, challenging classes with hands-on learning. I can tell the teachers love what they teach and are always willing to answer questions whether in….

    Read 84 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 222,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

15. #3 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County

    • Washington Union Elementary School District, CA•

    • 6-8

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

    Freshman: As a 9th grader in high school, I feel like San Benancio really prepared me for this new chapter in my life. Compared to my other classmates in my grade, I noticed them struggling to keep up with new material learned in class. San Benancio did a great job at providing outstanding education, with great teachers…. Read 1 review

    #3 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County.

    San Benancio Middle School

    Washington Union Elementary School District, CA,

    6-8,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says As a 9th grader in high school, I feel like San Benancio really prepared me for this new chapter in my life. Compared to my other classmates in my grade, I noticed them struggling to keep up with new….

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 304,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

16. #3 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County

    • Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA•

    • 9-12

    • •

      Rating 3.29 out of 5  265 reviews

    Senior: Monterey High School played an integral role in making me who I am today. The community that it establishes between students and staff makes for a culture that makes you feel safe and completely part of a whole. I’ve never gone to a school where the teachers and staff so genuinely cared about the physical, mental, and academic wellbeing of their students. I’ve had several teachers throughout each of my years spent at Monterey High that helped me get through some of the roughest points in my life thus far. There were days where I got out of bed and got ready in the morning purely because I knew that my teachers would worry about me if I didn’t show up that day. Monterey High has it’s faults, sure. Some of the arts programs are underfunded and some of the sports programs are overfunded. But that’s any school. What Monterey High lacks in its occasional misgivings is more than made up for in its school spirit and dedication to community building. Go Dores!… Read 265 reviews

    #3 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County.

    Monterey High School

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    9-12,

    265 Niche users give it an average review of 3. 3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Monterey High School played an integral role in making me who I am today. The community that it establishes between students and staff makes for a culture that makes you feel safe and completely part….

    Read 265 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,292,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

17. #5 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

    Senior: I’ve been at Palma for six years: junior high and all of high school. I love it! It’s the best educational decision my parents ever made, so far. Palma Brotherhood is a real thing. I love all the guys here, and my teachers…. Read 83 reviews

    #5 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

    Palma School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SALINAS, CA,

    6-12,

    83 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been at Palma for six years: junior high and all of high school. I love it! It’s the best educational decision my parents ever made, so far. Palma Brotherhood is a real thing. I love all the….

    Read 83 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 479,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

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18. #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    Parent: All 3 of my children attend and it is a wonderful school with amazing teachers. The curriculum is challenging and is taught organically. The children are not just stuck reading their lessons in a book inside a classroom but are out in the actual environment and taught to work together to understand each topic. The inquiry based learning helps the children to retain the information. They are exposed to working as a team, public speaking starting in K and problem solving all which are crucial ‘real life’ lessons. They teach Spanish starting in K and all of my children are now bi-lingual. Great school…. Read 4 reviews

    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    International School of Monterey

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SEASIDE, CA,

    K-8,

    4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says All 3 of my children attend and it is a wonderful school with amazing teachers. The curriculum is challenging and is taught organically. The children are not just stuck reading their lessons in a….

    Read 4 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 424,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

19. #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Captain Cooper Elementary School

    Carmel Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 49,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

20. #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Salinas, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-8

    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Lagunita Elementary School

    Public School,

    SALINAS, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 94,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

21. #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    La Mesa Elementary School

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 339,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

22. #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Washington Union Elementary School District, CA•

    • K-3

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Toro Park Elementary School

    Washington Union Elementary School District, CA,

    K-3,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 342,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

23. #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Washington Elementary School

    Washington Union Elementary School District, CA,

    4-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 145,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

24. #4 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County

    • Salinas Union High School District, CA•

    • 9-12

    • •

      Rating 3.75 out of 5  393 reviews

    Senior: So far, I have lived going to Salinas High. I have been able to make great friends, and for the most part, my teachers have been great! At sports games, the energy is amazing, and football games are by far my favorite to attend. With that being said, I also am not a fan of how the bathrooms are. During lunch, many of the bathrooms are closed, which is very annoying, as most people actually use the bathrooms for their correct purpose. Also, not all of my teachers have been the greatest. But overall, Salinas High is a great school!… Read 393 reviews

    #4 Best Public High Schools in Monterey County.

    Salinas High School

    Salinas Union High School District, CA,

    9-12,

    393 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says So far, I have lived going to Salinas High. I have been able to make great friends, and for the most part, my teachers have been great! At sports games, the energy is amazing, and football games are….

    Read 393 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 2,660,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

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26. #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    Parent: I have two kids and have been with the school since kinder. Of course their are growing pains and turn over with staff but the school is excellent. Our kinder program is magical and our kinder teachers by far are some of the best. All the teachers my children have had so far have been completely loved and have been an asset to their education. Both my kids are using computers, learning to code, son is learn spanish and the education resources are outstanding. Many field trips to tie in the thematic units which makes the kids love to learn. The before and after school program is being run by the school so kids feel very much at home with familiar faces. The community with staff and families is like no other. I feel that my kids are in a great place to learn, be loved and feel safe. The head of school is doing an amazing job for the school and improving it each year…. Read 10 reviews

    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Bay View Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    MONTEREY, CA,

    K-8,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have two kids and have been with the school since kinder. Of course their are growing pains and turn over with staff but the school is excellent. Our kinder program is magical and our kinder. …

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 457,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

27. #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County

    • Spreckels Union Elementary School District, CA•

    • 6-8

    • •

      Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

    #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Monterey County.

    Buena Vista Middle School

    Spreckels Union Elementary School District, CA,

    6-8,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 336,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

28. #6 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County

    Parent: They do so much for such small school! Always willing to listen to parent feedback and answer questions. My student was able to participate in many activities and sports programs through the school. She excelled academically with the advantage of small class sizes and individual attention. Moreover she learned that she is capable and able to attend college or pursue any other path after high school. I highly recommend taking a look at this school!… Read 23 reviews

    #6 Best Private High Schools in Monterey County.

    Trinity Christian High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MONTEREY, CA,

    6-12,

    23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says They do so much for such small school! Always willing to listen to parent feedback and answer questions. My student was able to participate in many activities and sports programs through the….

    Read 23 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 112,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

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1. #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   • Carmel Unified School District, CA•

   • K-5

   • •

     Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

   Niche User: It was very good. I liked it a lot. There was a lot of activities, things to do and the overall atmosphere is very good. It very well is a bully free school…. Read 4 reviews

   #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Carmel River Elementary School

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

   Featured Review: Niche User says It was very good. I liked it a lot. There was a lot of activities, things to do and the overall atmosphere is very good. It very well is a bully free school..

   Read 4 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 402,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

2. #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Robert Down Elementary School

   Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 442,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

3. #3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   • Carmel Unified School District, CA•

   • K-5

   • •

     Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

   #3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Tularcitos Elementary School

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

   Read 1 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 406,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

4. Parent: Both of our children attended Keys K-8th grade and it was the best decision we could have made for our family. Not only were our children well prepared academically to thrive in high school and college, but the social-emotional learning that is a part of everything Keys does was instrumental in helping them learn who they are as people, how to establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions that affect themselves and others. In addition, the Keys community is like no other – parents, teachers, everyone contributed to the most warm and caring community we have ever been a part of. Our strongest friendships are still with our fellow Keys parents even though our children graduated a number of years ago, and our children still keep in touch with many of their Keys friends. Keys will always hold a very special place in our hearts…. Read 8 reviews

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5. #4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   #4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Forest Grove Elementary School

   Pacific Grove Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 391,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

6. #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   Parent: All 3 of my children attend and it is a wonderful school with amazing teachers. The curriculum is challenging and is taught organically. The children are not just stuck reading their lessons in a book inside a classroom but are out in the actual environment and taught to work together to understand each topic. The inquiry based learning helps the children to retain the information. They are exposed to working as a team, public speaking starting in K and problem solving all which are crucial ‘real life’ lessons. They teach Spanish starting in K and all of my children are now bi-lingual. Great school…. Read 4 reviews

   #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   International School of Monterey

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   SEASIDE, CA,

   K-8,

   4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says All 3 of my children attend and it is a wonderful school with amazing teachers. The curriculum is challenging and is taught organically. The children are not just stuck reading their lessons in a….

   Read 4 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 424,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

7. #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Captain Cooper Elementary School

   Carmel Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 49,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

8. #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   • Salinas, CA•

   • Public School•

   • K-8

   #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   Lagunita Elementary School

   Public School,

   SALINAS, CA,

   K-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 94,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

9. #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

   #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

   La Mesa Elementary School

   Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: B+,

   Students: 339,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

10. #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Washington Union Elementary School District, CA•

    • K-3

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Toro Park Elementary School

    Washington Union Elementary School District, CA,

    K-3,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 342,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

12. #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Washington Elementary School

    Washington Union Elementary School District, CA,

    4-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 145,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

13. #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    Parent: I have two kids and have been with the school since kinder. Of course their are growing pains and turn over with staff but the school is excellent. Our kinder program is magical and our kinder teachers by far are some of the best. All the teachers my children have had so far have been completely loved and have been an asset to their education. Both my kids are using computers, learning to code, son is learn spanish and the education resources are outstanding. Many field trips to tie in the thematic units which makes the kids love to learn. The before and after school program is being run by the school so kids feel very much at home with familiar faces. The community with staff and families is like no other. I feel that my kids are in a great place to learn, be loved and feel safe. The head of school is doing an amazing job for the school and improving it each year…. Read 10 reviews

    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Bay View Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    MONTEREY, CA,

    K-8,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have two kids and have been with the school since kinder. Of course their are growing pains and turn over with staff but the school is excellent. Our kinder program is magical and our kinder. …

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 457,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

14. #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Spreckels Elementary School

    Spreckels Union Elementary School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 619,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

15. #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    Parent: I’ve had two children go through MBCS. A Waldorf inspired curriculum that is supported through art, music, movement, festivals, handwork, woodworking, blacksmithing, and gardening. Children are taught real world skills as well as traditional academics; kindergarten is play based. Children still learn, but how they are meant to, through play. There is sports, student council, model UN, and dances for middle school students…. Read 5 reviews

    #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Monterey Bay Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    PACIFIC GROVE, CA,

    K-8,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I’ve had two children go through MBCS. A Waldorf inspired curriculum that is supported through art, music, movement, festivals, handwork, woodworking, blacksmithing, and gardening. Children are….

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 490,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

16. #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Monterey County Office of Education, CA•

    • K-12

    • •

      Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

    Senior: Teachers are really nice and understanding and even if you are in independent studies they are always ready to help!… Read 4 reviews

    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Monterey County Home Charter School

    Monterey County Office of Education, CA,

    K-12,

    4 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Teachers are really nice and understanding and even if you are in independent studies they are always ready to help!.

    Read 4 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 277,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

17. #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA•

    • K-5

    • •

      Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

    Parent: This school has a mixed basket of teachers, but I have been overall satisfied with the education my children have received here.
    The majority of students here are military and the #1 super power of this school is how well they do with students that are continuously transitioning in and out of the school.
    There is an after school program within walking distance for military families with transportation provided.
    I knocked off a star for one bad but significant experience. When I requested a more challenging class for my TK daughter who could read at a 1-2 grade level and was getting bored with learning letter sounds, there was no accommodation. I ended up homeschooling that year and moved her to a different school this year.
    My daughter in 1st grade constantly came home bubbling with excitement about what she had learned that day, questions that we could discuss at home, and a reasonable amount of meaningful homework…. Read 2 reviews

    #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    George C. Marshall Elementary School

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says This school has a mixed basket of teachers, but I have been overall satisfied with the education my children have received here.The majority of students here are military and the #1 super power of this school is how well they do with students that are continuously transitioning in and out of the school. There is an after school program within walking distance for military families with transportation provided. I knocked off a star for one bad but significant experience. When I requested a more challenging class for my TK daughter who could read at a 1-2 grade level and was getting bored with learning…My daughter in 1st grade constantly came home bubbling with excitement about what she had learned that day, questions that we could discuss at home, and a reasonable amount of meaningful homework..

    Read 2 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 397,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

18. #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    • Soledad, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-8

    #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Mission Elementary School

    Public School,

    SOLEDAD, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 123,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

19. #17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County

    #17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Monterey County.

    Monte Vista

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 352,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

20. • Chualar, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-8

    Chualar Elementary School

    Public School,

    CHUALAR, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 305,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

21. Foothill Elementary School

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 248,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

22. Del Rey Woods Elementary School

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 376,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

23. Aromas

    Aromas/San Juan Unified School District, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 343,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

24. • Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA•

    • K-5

    • •

      Rating 4. 5 out of 5  2 reviews

    Works Here: Amazing school, I am a teacher here and it changed my life! Kids and staff are great, overall setting is great too…. Read 2 reviews

    J.C. Crumpton Elementary School

    Blue checkmark.

    Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Works Here says Amazing school, I am a teacher here and it changed my life! Kids and staff are great, overall setting is great too..

    Read 2 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 488,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

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26. New Republic Elementary School

    Santa Rita Union Elementary School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 563,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

27. • North Monterey County Unified School District, CA•

    • K-12

    • •

      Rating 4. 5 out of 5  2 reviews

    Senior: What I liked about North Monterey County for independent study was they had one on one work with the teacher online. I liked that they are close with all their students by helping them when needed and showing them to success to college or the military. One thing I would like to see change is showing scholarships that can be provided to us students…. Read 2 reviews

    North Monterey County Center for Independent Study

    North Monterey County Unified School District, CA,

    K-12,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says What I liked about North Monterey County for independent study was they had one on one work with the teacher online. I liked that they are close with all their students by helping them when needed….

    Read 2 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 175,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

28. • Lockwood, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-8

    San Antonio Elementary School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    LOCKWOOD, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Students: 120,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

30. Parent: My twin daughters have attended St. Mary’s Academy since kindergarten and are now seniors in the high school. I can’t say enough great things about the school! The small class sizes, nurturing environment, academics, and feeling of community is unparalleled. All the teachers have been absolutely incredible and know my kids so well. They serve as incredible mentors for the students and truly take an interest in their well-being. My daughters have developed into confident, assertive, curious and kind young adults as a result of their SMA experience. They are very well prepared for college. Unlike many high schools, the SMA high school has very little social drama and the friendships my daughters have made will undoubtedly be lifelong. As a parent, many of my best friends are fellow SMA parents. I wholeheartedly recommend St. Mary’s—– I would do it all over again in a heartbeat…. Read 116 reviews

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