For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,821 students in 93906, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA are Wellington M. Smith Junior, New Republic Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
elementary schools in zipcode 93906 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93906, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93906, CA Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
New Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #66.
El Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Gavilan View Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
Rank: #99.
La Joya Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
John Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckinnon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
Natividad Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: #1313.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Santa Rita St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1770 Kittery St., Attn: Ava Of
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Grades: 1-6
| 31 students
93906, California Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93906, CA include Wellington M. Smith Junior, New Republic Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93906?
15 public elementary schools are located in 93906.
What is the racial composition of students in 93906?
93906 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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