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Schools in ZIP code 93940

Three districts run the ranked public schools in ZIP code 93940: Big Sur Unified (elementary and middle), Monterey County Office of Education (elementary and middle) and Monterey Peninsula Unified (elementary, middle and high). The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93940 run from the 44th to the 82nd percentile among the 5,728 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests).

Elementary · 4 schools · Monterey Peninsula Unified and Monterey County Office of Education and Big Sur Unified

from 44th to 82nd · among 5,728 California elementary schools we score · spring 2026 tests

  • La Mesa: 82nd percentile, Strong
  • Monte Vista: 65th percentile, Solid
  • Bay View Academy: 50th percentile, Solid
  • Big Sur Charter: 44th percentile, Developing
0Needs Support
1Developing
2Solid
1Strong

Middle · 4 schools · Monterey Peninsula Unified and Monterey County Office of Education and Big Sur Unified

from 39th to 58th · among 2,532 California middle schools we score · spring 2026 tests

  • La Mesa: 58th percentile, Solid
  • Monte Vista: 58th percentile, Solid
  • Bay View Academy: 43rd percentile, Developing
  • Big Sur Charter: 39th percentile, Developing
0Needs Support
2Developing
2Solid
0Strong

High · 1 school · Monterey Peninsula Unified

at 67th · among 1,500 California high schools we score · spring 2025 tests

  • Monterey High: 67th percentile, Solid
0Needs Support
0Developing
1Solid
0Strong

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Elementary schools

The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93940 run from the 44th to the 82nd percentile among the 5,728 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests).

Elementary schools in 93940

Statewide percentile
  • La MesaMonterey Peninsula Unified · Growth Engine
    82ndStrongScope Score 56/100
  • Monte VistaMonterey Peninsula Unified
    65thSolidScope Score 43/100
  • Bay View AcademyMonterey County Office of Education · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
    50thSolidScope Score 36/100
  • Big Sur CharterBig Sur Unified · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
    44thDevelopingScope Score 33/100
Context

The average elementary school in ZIP code 93940 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2025–26; the average California elementary school had 17 in 100.

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

Middle schools

The 4 public middle schools in ZIP code 93940 run from the 39th to the 58th percentile among the 2,532 California middle schools we score (spring 2026 tests).

Middle schools in 93940

Statewide percentile
  • La MesaMonterey Peninsula Unified
    58thSolidScope Score 41/100
  • Monte VistaMonterey Peninsula Unified
    58thSolidScope Score 41/100
  • Bay View AcademyMonterey County Office of Education · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
    43rdDevelopingScope Score 35/100
  • Big Sur CharterBig Sur Unified · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
    39thDevelopingScope Score 33/100

La Mesa and Monte Vista are at the same percentile; treat that as a tie.

Context

The average middle school in ZIP code 93940 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26; the average California middle school had 18 in 100.

High schools

ZIP code 93940 has one public high school we score, Monterey High, at the 67th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

High schools in 93940

Statewide percentile
  • Monterey HighMonterey Peninsula Unified
    67thSolidScope Score 62/100
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Private schools in ZIP code 93940

5 private schools in ZIP code 93940. Private schools don’t take California’s state tests, so SchoolScope lists their directory facts unranked.

  • Santa Catalina SchoolPrivate · Roman Catholic · grades Pre-K-12 · 456 students · 6:1 student–teacher ratio
  • San Carlos SchoolPrivate · Roman Catholic · grades Pre-K-8 · 274 students · 18:1 student–teacher ratio
  • York SchoolPrivate · Nonsectarian · grades 8-12 · 181 students · 8:1 student–teacher ratio
  • Trinity Christian High SchoolPrivate · Christian (no specific denomination) · grades 6-12 · 89 students · 8:1 student–teacher ratio
  • Ryan Ranch Childrens Center PreschoolPrivate · Nonsectarian · grades Pre-K · 16 students · 8:1 student–teacher ratio

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Are the public schools in ZIP code 93940 good?
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93940 run from the 44th to the 82nd percentile among the 5,728 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests). By band: 1 Strong, 2 Solid and 1 Developing. The 4 public middle schools in ZIP code 93940 run from the 39th to the 58th percentile among the 2,532 California middle schools we score (spring 2026 tests). By band: 2 Solid and 2 Developing. ZIP code 93940 has one public high school we score, Monterey High, at the 67th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 1 Solid. A percentile compares a school with California public schools at the same level that we score; it isn’t a grade. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93940 rank highest?
Elementary: La Mesa, 82nd percentile statewide (Strong). Middle: La Mesa, 58th percentile statewide (Solid). High: Monterey High, 67th percentile statewide (Solid). Each level is ranked separately, and a few percentiles apart is a tie. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93940 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93940 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2025–26; the average California elementary school had 17 in 100. The average middle school in ZIP code 93940 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26; the average California middle school had 18 in 100. These are averages of school rates: each school counts once, whatever its size.
Does living in ZIP code 93940 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes organize mail, not school attendance. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Where do these results come from?
California’s state tests (CAASPP) from spring 2026 and chronic-absence rates for 2025–26, both published by the California Department of Education. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Private schools don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them. Methodology and limitations.

Sources & methodology

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025-26

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