Schools in Monterey, CA
5 public schools in Monterey serve roughly 3,000 students. SweetSpot scores each one against your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
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Common questions
How many public schools are in Monterey?
Monterey has 5 public schools serving roughly 3,000 students.
What's the largest school district in Monterey?
Monterey Peninsula Unified is the largest, with 21 schools.
What grade levels are covered?
Schools in Monterey span elementary, middle, and high school. SweetSpot's data covers every public school registered with the California Department of Education.
How does SweetSpot score schools?
SweetSpot scores every California public school on a 0–10 scale across academics, school size, teacher pay, suspension rates, attendance, graduation, and student demographics. Each school's score is based on its actual data, not peer-relative ranking.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter to you and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom fit score (0–10) for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.
All schools in Monterey, CA
- La Mesa · K-8
- Monte Vista · K-8
- Big Sur Charter · K-12
- Monterey High · 9-12
- Bay View Academy · K-8