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6 schools in Pacific Grove

California · Public K-12

Pacific Grove sits inside California with 6 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,224, and a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Pacific Grove

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,224
-289 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 60%
% Hispanic
21%
was 18%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
10%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Community High (Continuation)High09-1212
Forest Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-05324
Monterey Bay CharterElementaryKG-08475
Pacific Grove HighHigh09-12552
Pacific Grove MiddleMiddle06-08439
Robert Down ElementaryElementaryKG-05422

About Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove, California is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,224 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Pacific Grove average about 371 students each, 36% meaningfully below the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,224 students, fell 12% from the 2,513 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 60% to 55%.

On this page, the community for Pacific Grove discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pacific Grove, California?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Pacific Grove, with a combined enrollment of about 2,224.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove High is the largest public school in Pacific Grove by enrollment, with approximately 552 students.
What school districts serve Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove is served by 2 public school districts, including Pacific Grove Unified, Monterey Bay Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in Pacific Grove cover?
Public schools in Pacific Grove serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pacific Grove?
1 of the 6 public schools in Pacific Grove are charter schools.