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6 schools in Monterey

California · Public K-12

Within Monterey, California, 6 public K-12 schools teach roughly 3,356 students, an average of 559 per campus.

7-year change in Monterey

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,356
-253 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 34%
% Hispanic
44%
was 44%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
8%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bay View AcademyElementaryKG-08477
Big Sur CharterCombinedKG-12101
La MesaElementaryKG-08689
Monte VistaElementaryKG-08688
Monterey HighHigh09-121,401
Walter ColtonCombinedM-M·

About Monterey

Across Monterey, California, 6 public schools instructs about 3,356 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 high, and 2 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Monterey has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,609 students to 3,356. The school count fell from 7 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monterey discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Monterey?
Monterey, California has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,356 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Monterey?
Monterey has 3 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Monterey?
Monterey High is the largest public school in Monterey by enrollment, with approximately 1,401 students.
What school districts serve Monterey?
Monterey is served by 3 public school districts, including Big Sur Charter District, Monterey Peninsula Unified, Bay View Academy District.
What grade levels do public schools in Monterey cover?
Public schools in Monterey serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Monterey?
2 of the 6 public schools in Monterey are charter schools.