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Best Soledad Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,520 students in Soledad, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, 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.
Soledad, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Soledad, CA (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.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, CA include Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Jack Franscioni Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Soledad?
6 public elementary schools are located in Soledad.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad?
Soledad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Soledad are often viewed compared to one another?

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