For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,516 students in Soledad, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, CA are Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Gabilan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soledad, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Soledad, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Soledad, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Soledad, CA include Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Gabilan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Soledad?
7 public elementary schools are located in Soledad.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad?
Soledad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Soledad are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Soledad include: Gabilan Elementary School vs. Frank Ledesma Elementary School, Frank Ledesma Elementary School vs. Gabilan Elementary School
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