For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,671 students in 93950, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93950, CA are Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93950 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93950, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93950, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Down Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
485 Pine Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
93950, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93950, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93950, CA include Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93950?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93950.
What is the racial composition of students in 93950?
93950 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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