Monte Vista
Monterey, CA · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Grades K-8
2,005th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Monte Vista ranking
SchoolRow ranks Monte Vista 2,005th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Monte Vista test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 429 students tested
Monte Vista students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 651 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.5% | 45.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.3% | 39.9% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.6% | 5.7% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 4.8% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Monte Vista
Typical home value $1.14M in zip 93940 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Monte Vista
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Monterey Bay CharterMonterey County Office of Education · 1.3 mi away · charter1,519th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 47% - 8Forest Grove ElementaryPacific Grove Unified · 1.6 mi away1,469th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 10Robert Down ElementaryPacific Grove Unified · 1.8 mi away558th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 72% - 8La MesaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 1.9 mi away1,685th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 5Bay View AcademyMonterey County Office of Education · 2.6 mi away · charter2,965th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 31% - 10Carmel River ElementaryCarmel Unified · 3.5 mi away267th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 80% - 3Del Rey Woods ElementaryMonterey Peninsula Unified · 4.1 mi away4,070th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 4Dual Language Academy of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 4.6 mi away3,945th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Monte Vista in?
Monte Vista is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified district in Monterey, California.
Is Monte Vista a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monte Vista 2,005th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Monte Vista?
White 46%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 5% (651 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monte Vista cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93940 is $1.14M 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.