For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,052 students in 95060, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA are Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mission Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA include Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95060?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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