For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,226 students in Aptos, CA (there are , serving 941 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Aptos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Aptos, CA are Valencia Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School and Aptos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aptos, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Aptos have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aptos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Aptos School Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
819 Pinehurst Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Aptos High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Gr: 9-12 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Aptos Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Huntington Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Delta Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aptos, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Aptos, CA include Valencia Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School and Aptos High School.
How many public schools are located in Aptos?
6 public schools are located in Aptos.
What percentage of students in Aptos go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Aptos are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aptos?
Aptos public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Aptos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Aptos include: Delta Charter vs. Aptos High School, Mar Vista Elementary School vs. Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School vs. Rio Del Mar Elementary School
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