Districts in Santa Cruz County5 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley Unified School District | Scotts Valley | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary School District | Santa Cruz | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 5 |
| Santa Cruz City High School District | Santa Cruz | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 3 |
| Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District | Pajaro Valley | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3 |
Zip Codes in Santa Cruz County
School Districts in Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Santa Cruz County is Scotts Valley 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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