For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,105 students in Castroville, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Castroville, CA are North Monterey County High School, North Monterey County Middle School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castroville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Castroville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Castroville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Monterey County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
North Monterey County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Seymour St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Gr: 7-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Gr: K-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Castroville, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castroville, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Castroville, CA include North Monterey County High School, North Monterey County Middle School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Castroville?
4 public schools are located in Castroville.
What is the racial composition of students in Castroville?
Castroville public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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