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Best 93901 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,048 students in 93901, CA (there are , serving 561 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 93901, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93901, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Salinas High School and Rancho San Juan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93901 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93901, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93901, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Salinas High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
726 South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Rancho San Juan High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Mission Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Gr: K-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
833 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Monterey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93901, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93901, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Salinas High School and Rancho San Juan High School.
How many public schools are located in 93901?
9 public schools are located in 93901.
What percentage of students in 93901 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 93901 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93901?
93901 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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