For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,415 students in Monterey, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Monterey, CA are Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Monterey, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monterey High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monterey, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monterey High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Monterey, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Gr: K-7 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Gr: 8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Monterey, CA include Monterey High School and Big Sur Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Monterey?
2 public high schools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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