For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,114 students in 93908, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93908, CA are Toro Park Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and San Benancio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93908 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93908, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93908, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toro Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Gr: K-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Corral De Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Gr: 4-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
San Benancio Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mcfadden Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93908, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93908, CA include Toro Park Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and San Benancio Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93908?
5 public elementary schools are located in 93908.
What is the racial composition of students in 93908?
93908 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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