Summary:
The 93950 zip code in Pacific Grove, California, is served by six public schools—three elementary, one middle, and two high schools—enrolling over 1,800 students across the Pacific Grove Unified and Monterey Bay Charter District.
Overall, the traditional schools within the Pacific Grove Unified district are consistently high-performing. Pacific Grove High is a standout, ranking in the top 5% of state high schools with a 96% graduation rate, while Robert Down Elementary also ranks in the top 10% with particularly strong math scores. Pacific Grove Middle and Forest Grove Elementary maintain this pattern of strong academic results and ratings. In comparison, Monterey Bay Charter, while still above state averages, generally shows lower test scores and higher student-teacher ratios than the district schools.
The area also includes Community High (Continuation), a very small school serving about a dozen students with significant needs, reflected in high per-student spending and a very low student-teacher ratio. A point for parents to note is a trend where math proficiency appears to dip slightly in the higher grades across several schools, even as performance remains well above state averages. The data shows a community with a strong public school district where families can expect high academic achievement.
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