For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 436 students in Carmel Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Carmel Valley, CA is Tularcitos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel Valley, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carmel Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carmel Valley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tularcitos Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Ford Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-2276
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-2276
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carmel Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carmel Valley, CA include Tularcitos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carmel Valley?
1 public schools are located in Carmel Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel Valley?
Carmel Valley public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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