For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,012 students in Scotts Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotts Valley, CA are Vine Hill Elementary School and Scotts Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotts Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scotts Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scotts Valley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Vine Hill School Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Bean Creek Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotts Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotts Valley, CA include Vine Hill Elementary School and Scotts Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scotts Valley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Scotts Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Valley?
Scotts Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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