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Salinas · 93906

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Rancho San Juan HighNorth Salinas HighEverett Alvarez HighNew Republic ElementaryLa Joya ElementaryCreekside ElementarySalinas City Virtual AcademyJohn E. Steinbeck ElementaryJohn Gutierrez MiddleMcKinnonGavilan View MiddleHenry F. Kammann ElementaryMount Toro HighEl PuenteEl Gabilan ElementaryLoma Vista ElementarySanta Rita ElementaryNatividad ElementarySalinas Community93906N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

93906 at a glance

93906 (Salinas) has 19 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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11 comparable schools · average 24.9/100 · range 13.2–32.5

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 27.8/100 · range 25.8–29.7

High schools

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3 comparable schools · average 51.3/100 · range 48.8–54.0

Explore ZIP codes near 93906

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93905Salinas132.4 mi
93907Salinas82.6 mi
93901Salinas73.2 mi
95012Castroville37.5 mi
93933Marina49.0 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 93906

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Elementary schools in 93906 · 11 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
New Republic Elementary
Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise
9.7%41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
La Joya Elementary
Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise
11.7%40th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
Creekside Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
10.1%38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum
9.8%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100
John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
12.4%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
McKinnon
Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise
6.8%30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100

Middle schools in 93906 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
John Gutierrez Middle
Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise
5.8%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Gavilan View Middle
Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum
5.8%26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 26/100

High schools in 93906 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Rancho San Juan High
Salinas Union High Building Momentum
14.5%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100
North Salinas High
Salinas Union High Building Momentum
10.9%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 51/100
Everett Alvarez High
Salinas Union High Building Momentum
9.9%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
Mount Toro High
Salinas Union High continuation high school
1.0%39th percentile · DevelopingWithin its own school classScope Score 22/100
El Puente
Salinas Union High alternative school
4.3%51st percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 21/100
Salinas Community
Monterey County Office of Education court and community school
10.3%Not ranked
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93906?
This SchoolScope directory lists 19 public schools in 93906 (Salinas) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93906?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: New Republic Elementary (33/100). Middle: John Gutierrez Middle (30/100). High: Rancho San Juan High (54/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93906 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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