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Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Santa Cruz has 20 public schools
with a total enrollment of 7,807 students
and 382 teachers.
There are 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 2 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (20)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz High | High | 1,092 | 51 | 21.4:1 |
| Harbor High | High | 1,023 | 54 | 18.9:1 |
| Mission Hill Middle | Middle | 544 | 27 | 20.1:1 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter (Charter) | High | 533 | 34 | 15.7:1 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | Elementary | 488 | 21 | 23.2:1 |
| Westlake Elementary | Elementary | 472 | 21 | 22.5:1 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | Elementary | 464 | 20 | 23.2:1 |
| Shoreline Middle | Middle | 441 | 25 | 17.6:1 |
| Branciforte Middle | Middle | 389 | 21 | 18.5:1 |
| Live Oak Elementary | Elementary | 352 | 16 | 22.0:1 |
| Del Mar Elementary | Elementary | 342 | 15 | 22.8:1 |
| Bay View Elementary | Elementary | 336 | 18 | 18.7:1 |
| Green Acres Elementary | Elementary | 315 | 14 | 22.5:1 |
| Gault Elementary | Elementary | 310 | 14 | 22.1:1 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | Elementary | 232 | 8 | 29.0:1 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 155 | 6 | 25.8:1 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Elementary | 120 | 6 | 20.0:1 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary | Elementary | 115 | 7 | 16.4:1 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Elementary | 84 | 4 | 21.0:1 |
| Special Education Preschool | — | — | — | — |
Colleges & Universities (2)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | Public | Graduate | 21,109 | $14,560 |
| Five Branches University | Private For-Profit | Graduate | 398 | — |