Schools in 93940 — Monterey, California: 93940 schools average 6.2 points above the state — but the range is 28.2 points wide.
93940 has 5 ranked schools in Monterey, averaging a Scope Score of 51.0/100 — 6.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.1 to 67.3, a 28.2-point spread.
How 93940 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Big Sur Charter with a Scope Score of 67 and 37.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 26.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 93940 averages 10.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93940 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93940 | Monterey | 5 | Solid 51.0/100 | — |
| 93933 | Marina | 5 | Developing 42.2/100 | -8.8 |
| 93930 | King City | 7 | Developing 34.3/100 | -16.7 |
| 93950 | Pacific Grove | 5 | Solid 62.0/100 | +11.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93940
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93940 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93940
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sur Charter Big Sur Unified Strong All-Around | 37.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | La Mesa Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 31.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Monterey High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 20.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Monte Vista Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 29.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Bay View Academy Monterey County Office of Education On the Rise | 15.9% | Developing 39/100 |
Schools in 93940 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology