Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 95003

11 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Aptos

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Aptos High
Grades 9–12 · Pajaro Valley Unified
3.7 mi
36%
+4 vs state
56%
−1 vs state
29%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 48% 1,274 Hispanic 53%
Aptos Junior High
Grades 7–8 · Pajaro Valley Unified
3.8 mi
34%
−3 vs state
42%
−8 vs state
37%
+1 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 51% 587 Hispanic 50%
Valencia Elementary
Grades K–6 · Pajaro Valley Unified
4.1 mi
52%
+12 vs state
62%
+15 vs state
58%
+23 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 37% 487 White 62%
Mar Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · Pajaro Valley Unified
4.5 mi
31%
−10 vs state
44%
−3 vs state
31%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 54% 270 White 50%
Delta Charter
Grades 9–12 Charter · Santa Cruz City High
4.7 mi
10%
−22 vs state
62%
+5 vs state
18%
−21 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 39% 113 White 53%
Mountain Elementary
Grades K–6 · Mountain Elementary
4.8 mi
67%
+26 vs state
74%
+27 vs state
59%
+24 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 15% 143 White 68%
Bradley Elementary
Grades K–6 · Pajaro Valley Unified
4.9 mi
26%
−15 vs state
36%
−11 vs state
28%
−7 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 54% 520 Hispanic 57%
Rio del Mar Elementary
Grades K–6 · Pajaro Valley Unified
5.0 mi
53%
+13 vs state
57%
+11 vs state
43%
+8 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 55% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 22% 393 White 63%
Main Street Elementary
Grades K–5 · Soquel Union Elementary
5.6 mi
50%
+9 vs state
60%
+14 vs state
57%
+22 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 25% 383 White 61%
New Brighton Middle
Grades 6–8 · Soquel Union Elementary
5.9 mi
36%
−1 vs state
57%
+8 vs state
53%
+17 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 30% 585 White 57%
Soquel High
Grades 9–12 · Santa Cruz City High
6.0 mi
39%
+7 vs state
68%
+10 vs state
50%
+11 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 29% 1,074 White 47%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.