Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 95073

This analysis covers three public elementary schools serving grades K-5 (and 6th at one school) in the 95073 zip code of Soquel, California, revealing a generally high-performing area with notable differences between schools.

Mountain Elementary stands out as the top performer, leading in test scores and state ranking while having the smallest classes and lowest student-teacher ratio; it operates under the smaller Mountain Elementary District. Main Street Elementary and Soquel Elementary, both in the Soquel Union Elementary District, show solid performance above state averages, though their statewide rankings have gradually declined in recent years.

All three schools excel in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates roughly half the state average. A clear performance gap exists, with Mountain Elementary spending significantly more per student, which correlates with its higher scores and smaller classes. Parents will find strong elementary options here, with the choice between a high-resource, top-ranked school and two larger district schools that deliver good results with greater efficiency.