Best 93960 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,873 students in 93960, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93960, CA are Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Jack Franscioni Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93960 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93960, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93960, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3950
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Gr: 12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93960, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93960, CA include Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Jack Franscioni Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93960?
11 public schools are located in 93960.
What is the racial composition of students in 93960?
93960 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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