Students
4,861
enrolled at the 9 public schools with a Soledad address.
Soledad · Monterey County
Schools in Soledad
Soledad’s 6 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 82.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Soledad score highest?
Rose Ferrero Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 78 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Rose Ferrero Elementary
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades Pre–K–6
262945% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 2
Jack Franscioni Elementary
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades K–6
162757% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
Rank 3
Gabilan Elementary
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades K–6
1971% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Rank 4
Mission Elementary
Mission Union Elementary · 93960 · Grades K–8
121573% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile
Rank 5
Frank Ledesma Elementary
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades K–6
1772% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 22nd percentile
Rank 6
San Vicente Elementary
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades Pre–K–6
1480% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
18in 100
The average Soledad elementary school had 18 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
Which middle schools in Soledad score highest?
Mission Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 66 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Mission Elementary
Mission Union Elementary · 93960 · Grades K–8
203149% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 66th percentile
Rank 2
Main Street Middle
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades 7–8
1677% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 25th 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 Soledad stand?
Soledad High has a Scope Score of 69. That is higher than 20 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Soledad.
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Rank 1
Soledad High
Soledad Unified · 93960 · Grades 9–12
1676% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 20th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Pinnacles HighContinuation high school
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 Soledad address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Soledad Unified
8schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Rose Ferrero, Soledad High, Jack Franscioni, Gabilan, Main Street, Frank Ledesma, San Vicente, Pinnacles.
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Mission Union Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Mission Elementary.
Does living in Soledad 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?
4,861 students go to the 9 public schools with a Soledad address. 86 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
37–93%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
18in 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 Soledad?
Are the public schools in Soledad good?
Soledad’s 6 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Soledad’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 78. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Developing. Soledad has one public high school we score. Soledad High has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 20th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Soledad rank highest?
Rose Ferrero Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 78th percentile. Mission Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 66th percentile. Soledad High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 20th 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 Soledad compare with California?
The average Soledad elementary school had 18 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.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
Soledad Unified
The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Soledad 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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