For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,660 students in Marina, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Marina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marina, CA are J. C. Crumpton Elementary School, Marina High School and Ione Olson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marina, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marina, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. C. Crumpton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Marina High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Ione Olson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Beach Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Marina Vista Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Gr: K-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Marina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marina, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Marina, CA include J. C. Crumpton Elementary School, Marina High School and Ione Olson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marina?
7 public schools are located in Marina.
What percentage of students in Marina go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Marina are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marina?
Marina public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marina include: J. C. Crumpton Elementary School vs. Marina Vista Elementary School, Marina Vista Elementary School vs. J. C. Crumpton Elementary School, Learning For Life Charter vs. Marina High School