Districts in Monterey County9 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Unified School District | Carmel | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 5 |
| Pacific Grove Unified School District | Pacific Grove | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 4 |
| South Monterey County Joint Union High School District | South Monterey | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 7 |
| Salinas Union High School District | Salinas Union | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 6 |
| Soledad Unified School District | Soledad | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1 |
| Gonzales Unified School District | Gonzales | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1 |
| Big Sur Unified School District | Big Sur | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| North Monterey County Unified School District | North Monterey | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 2 |
Zip Codes in Monterey County
School Districts in Monterey County, California
Monterey County has 9 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Monterey County is Carmel Unified School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (California CAASPP 2023–24 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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