For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,595 students in Felton, CA (there are , serving 31 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Felton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Felton, CA are San Lorenzo Valley High School, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Felton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Felton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Felton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Felton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6134 Highway Nine
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 336-5193
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 336-5193
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
6134 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 338-7298
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 338-7298
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Felton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Felton, CA include San Lorenzo Valley High School, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Felton?
4 public schools are located in Felton.
What percentage of students in Felton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Felton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Felton?
Felton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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