Total enrollment
585
-165 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Capitola
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 61%
% Hispanic
34%
was 30%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Capitola has declined 22% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 750 students to 585. Over that span, Capitola lost 1 school, going from 2 to 1. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 61% to 56% over the same window.
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.