Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos, CA · Pajaro Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, midsize
3,233rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
6860 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 761-6177NCES ID 062949004545Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mar Vista Elementary 3,233rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 147 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 311 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.1% | 47.9% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 41.5% | ▲ 15.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 95003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mar Vista Elementary
- #1314Valencia ElementaryPajaro Valley Unified · 1.5 mi away1,314th of 5,659
ELA 63% ▲23 · Math 54% ▲22Compare - #1863Main Street ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 2 mi away1,863rd of 5,659
ELA 53% ▲13 · Math 49% ▲17Compare - #2720Soquel ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 2.1 mi away2,720th of 5,659
ELA 44% ▲4 · Math 38% ▲6Compare - #1523Rio del Mar ElementaryPajaro Valley Unified · 2.9 mi away1,523rd of 5,659
ELA 58% ▲18 · Math 54% ▲22Compare - #921Mountain ElementaryMountain Elementary · 3.3 mi away921st of 5,659
ELA 69% ▲29 · Math 63% ▲31Compare - #2571Santa Cruz Gardens ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 3.4 mi away2,571st of 5,659
ELA 49% ▲9 · Math 36% ▲4Compare - #3424Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 3.5 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▼1 · Math 30% ▼2Compare - #1759Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 3.7 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% ▲12 · Math 52% ▲20Compare
What school district is Mar Vista Elementary in?
Mar Vista Elementary is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district in Aptos, California.
Is Mar Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mar Vista Elementary 3,233rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mar Vista Elementary?
White 48%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 3% (311 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mar Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95003 is $1.35M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.