Monterey County Public Schools
Monterey County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
151
public schools
Total Enrollment
75,189
students
School Districts
34
districts
How to use the Monterey County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Monterey County has 34 district entries. Monterey Peninsula Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.
School records are spread across 22 listed communities. Salinas has the most listed schools, with 65 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 84 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 10 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
151
in Monterey County
Reported Enrollment
75,189
143 schools reporting
School Districts
34
districts
Charter Schools
8
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
34 School Districts in Monterey County
Salinas Union High
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Salinas City Elementary
Alisal Union
Soledad Unified
North Monterey County Unified
Greenfield Union Elementary
Santa Rita Union Elementary
South Monterey County Joint Union High
King City Union
151 Public Schools in Monterey County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 151 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal High | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93905City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,852 |
| Salinas High | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93901City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,567 |
| Everett Alvarez High | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93906City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,146 |
| North Salinas High | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93906City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,112 |
| Rancho San Juan High | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93901Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,699 |
| Soledad High | Profile | Soledad Unified | Soledad, 93960Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,534 |
| Monterey High | Profile | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Monterey, 93940Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,399 |
| Greenfield High | Profile | South Monterey County Joint Union High | Greenfield, 93927Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,384 |
| North Monterey County High | Profile | North Monterey County Unified | Castroville, 95012Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,286 |
| King City High | Profile | South Monterey County Joint Union High | King City, 93930Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,227 |
| La Paz Middle | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93905City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,148 |
| Seaside High | Profile | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Seaside, 93955Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,130 |
| Harden Middle | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93906City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,096 |
| Washington Middle | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93901City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,067 |
| El Sausal Middle | Profile | Salinas Union High | Salinas, 93905City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,035 |
| Sherwood Elementary | Listed only | Salinas City Elementary | Salinas, 93905City: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 911 |
| Chalone Peaks Middle | Listed only | King City Union | King City, 93930Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 887 |
| Carmel High | Listed only | Carmel Unified | Carmel, 93922Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 858 |
| La Gloria Elementary | Listed only | Gonzales Unified | Gonzales, 93926Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 840 |
| Monte Bella Elementary | Listed only | Alisal Union | Salinas, 93905Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 837 |
Alisal High
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93905 / City: Midsize
Salinas High
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93901 / City: Midsize
Everett Alvarez High
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93906 / City: Midsize
North Salinas High
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93906 / City: Midsize
Rancho San Juan High
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93901 / Rural: Fringe
Soledad High
Soledad Unified
Soledad, 93960 / Town: Distant
Monterey High
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Monterey, 93940 / Suburb: Midsize
Greenfield High
South Monterey County Joint Union High
Greenfield, 93927 / Town: Distant
North Monterey County High
North Monterey County Unified
Castroville, 95012 / Suburb: Midsize
King City High
South Monterey County Joint Union High
King City, 93930 / Town: Remote
La Paz Middle
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93905 / City: Midsize
Seaside High
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Seaside, 93955 / Suburb: Midsize
Harden Middle
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93906 / City: Midsize
Washington Middle
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93901 / City: Midsize
El Sausal Middle
Salinas Union High
Salinas, 93905 / City: Midsize
Sherwood Elementary
Salinas City Elementary
Salinas, 93905 / City: Midsize
Chalone Peaks Middle
King City Union
King City, 93930 / Rural: Fringe
Carmel High
Carmel Unified
Carmel, 93922 / Suburb: Midsize
La Gloria Elementary
Gonzales Unified
Gonzales, 93926 / Town: Distant
Monte Bella Elementary
Alisal Union
Salinas, 93905 / Rural: Fringe
Monterey County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Monterey County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Monterey County public school directory?
The directory lists 151 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Monterey County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Monterey County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Monterey County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Monterey County?
Start with the 34 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Monterey County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.