For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,660 students in Marina, CA (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Marina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marina, CA are Marina High School, J. C. Crumpton Elementary School and Ione Olson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marina, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marina, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marina High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
J. C. Crumpton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Ione Olson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
261 Beach Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Marina Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Marina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marina, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Marina, CA include Marina High School, J. C. Crumpton Elementary School and Ione Olson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marina?
7 public schools are located in Marina.
What percentage of students in Marina go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Marina are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marina?
Marina public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marina include: J. C. Crumpton Elementary School vs. Marina Vista Elementary School, Marina Vista Elementary School vs. J. C. Crumpton Elementary School, Learning For Life Charter vs. Marina High School
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