For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,839 students in 93905, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93905, CA are Alisal High School, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School and Alisal Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93905 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93905, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93905, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alisal High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,791 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Alisal Community
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Bella Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
El Sausal Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 East Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #66.
Los Padres Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Grades: K-6
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
La Paz Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Cougar Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #1111.
Frank Paul Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 South Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1313.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Grades: K-6
| 674 students
Rank: #1414.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 East Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Grades: K-6
| 711 students
Rank: #1515.
Bardin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Buckhorn Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Trails Rop
Vocational School
867 East Laurel Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93905, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93905, CA include Alisal High School, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School and Alisal Community.
How many public schools are located in 93905?
17 public schools are located in 93905.
What is the racial composition of students in 93905?
93905 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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