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6 schools in Aptos

California · Public K-12

For a city in California, Aptos carries 6 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 3,124 students and an average school size near 521.

7-year change in Aptos

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,124
-721 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 59%
% Hispanic
43%
was 35%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aptos HighHigh09-121,274
Aptos Junior HighMiddle07-08587
Delta CharterHigh09-12113
Mar Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06270
Rio del Mar ElementaryElementaryKG-06393
Valencia ElementaryElementaryKG-06487

About Aptos

Aptos, California is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,124 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Aptos is around 521 students, 10% lower than the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 19%: 3,845 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,124 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 59% to 48%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Aptos discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Aptos?
Aptos, California has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,124 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Aptos?
Aptos has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Aptos?
Aptos High is the largest public school in Aptos by enrollment, with approximately 1,274 students.
What school districts serve Aptos?
Aptos is served by 2 public school districts, including Pajaro Valley Unified, Santa Cruz City High.
What grade levels do public schools in Aptos cover?
Public schools in Aptos serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Aptos?
1 of the 6 public schools in Aptos are charter schools.