Students
4,593
enrolled at the 6 public schools with a Greenfield address.
Greenfield · Monterey County
Schools in Greenfield
Greenfield’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 75.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Greenfield score highest?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 47 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Greenfield Union Elementary · 93927 · Grades K–6
121771% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 2
Arroyo Seco Academy
Greenfield Union Elementary · 93927 · Grades K–6
1379% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
Rank 3
Oak Avenue Elementary
Greenfield Union Elementary · 93927 · Grades K–6
1974% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
Rank 4
Mary Chapa Academy
Greenfield Union Elementary · 93927 · Grades K–6
1480% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
9in 100
The average Greenfield elementary school had 9 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in Greenfield stand?
Vista Verde Middle has a Scope Score of 69. That is higher than 11 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in Greenfield.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Vista Verde Middle
Greenfield Union Elementary · 93927 · Grades 6–8
1580% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Greenfield stand?
Greenfield High has a Scope Score of 69. That is higher than 21 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Greenfield.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Greenfield High
South Monterey County Joint Union High · 93927 · Grades 9–12
1970% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 21st percentile
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Two districts run the public schools with a Greenfield address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Greenfield Union Elementary
5schools here
Elementary, Middle. Cesar Chavez, Arroyo Seco Academy, Vista Verde, Oak Avenue, Mary Chapa Academy.
Open the district →District
South Monterey County Joint Union High
1school here
High. Greenfield High.
Open the district →Does living in Greenfield decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
4,593 students go to the 6 public schools with a Greenfield address. 81 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
70–90%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
9in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Greenfield?
Are the public schools in Greenfield good?
Greenfield’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 75. Of those, 1 is Developing and 3 are Needs Support. Greenfield has one public middle school we score. Vista Verde Middle has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 11th percentile. Greenfield has one public high school we score. Greenfield High has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 21st percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Greenfield rank highest?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 47th percentile. Vista Verde Middle is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 11th percentile. Greenfield High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 21st percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Greenfield compare with California?
The average Greenfield elementary school had 9 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Greenfield Union Elementary
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
South Monterey County Joint Union HighRuns one public school with a Greenfield address.
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Greenfield address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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