Photo: Photo by John Pilge. · Public domainScotts Valley’s public schools outscore 88% of California districts
On the state math tests, 58% of Scotts Valley’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Scotts Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Scotts Valley’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 58% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,888 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Scotts Valley Middle, then Scotts Valley High. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Baymonte Christian School (private), Montessori Community School (private), Pacific Sands Academy (private) and Brite Horizons School (private) are in town. California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Scotts Valley’s grade
A: better than 88% of California school districts, #86 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Scotts Valley, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Scotts Valley
Vine Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · 549 students · 25:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 463 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 463 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 463 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 611 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 611 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 611 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 611 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Scotts Valley’s public schools are run by Scotts Valley Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Scotts Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Scotts Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley | A | Scotts Valley Unified |
Every school in Scotts Valley
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Scotts Valley’s schools
Are Scotts Valley’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Scotts Valley children attend outscore 88% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #86 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Scotts Valley in?
Scotts Valley Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,121 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Scotts Valley kids go to high school?
Scotts Valley High, with 611 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Scotts Valley’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Scotts Valley Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Scotts Valley spend per student?
$15,888 in Scotts Valley Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Scotts Valley?
Yes: Baymonte Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 461 students), Montessori Community School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 90 students), Pacific Sands Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–12, 43 students) and Brite Horizons School (special education, grades , 24 students).
Parents talk
What Scotts Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Scotts Valley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.