For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in 95012, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA are Castroville Elementary School and Elkhorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95012 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95012, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95012, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Gr: K-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
95012, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95012, CA include Castroville Elementary School and Elkhorn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95012?
2 public elementary schools are located in 95012.
What is the racial composition of students in 95012?
95012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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