For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 609 students in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Ocean Park are Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), John Muir Elementary School and Olympic High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA include Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), John Muir Elementary School and Olympic High (Continuation School).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica?
the neighborhood of Ocean Park, Santa Monica public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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