Total enrollment
585
-116 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Capitola
California · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Capitola comes to roughly 591 students across 2 schools (1 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Capitola
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,689
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
591
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 585 |
| Opal Cliffs | Elementary | KG-08 | 6 |
About Capitola
Public education in Capitola, California runs across 2 schools that teaches roughly 591 students. By footprint, Capitola sits in the small bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Capitola is around 296 students, 49% lower than the California average of about 578.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Capitola has declined 17% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 701 students to 585. Over that span, Capitola lost 1 school, going from 2 to 1.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Capitola discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.