Monte Bella Elementary
Salinas, CA · Alisal Union · Grades K-6
3,321st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▲ Improving
Monte Bella Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Monte Bella Elementary 3,321st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Monte Bella Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 464 students tested
Monte Bella Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 807 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.1% | 95.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Monte Bella Elementary
Typical home value $668K in zip 93905 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Monte Bella Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Alisal CommunityAlisal Union · 0.5 mi away3,525th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 2Dr. Oscar F. Loya ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.5 mi away4,585th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 3Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.6 mi away3,980th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 2Bardin ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.7 mi away5,085th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 17% - 1Frank Paul ElementaryAlisal Union · 1.2 mi away5,206th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 2Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AcademyAlisal Union · 1.3 mi away4,838th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 24% - 2Jesse G. Sanchez ElementaryAlisal Union · 1.3 mi away4,886th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 22% - 1Fremont ElementaryAlisal Union · 1.4 mi away5,345th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Monte Bella Elementary in?
Monte Bella Elementary is part of the Alisal Union district in Salinas, California.
Is Monte Bella Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monte Bella Elementary 3,321st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Monte Bella Elementary?
Hispanic 96%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 1%, White 1% (807 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monte Bella Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93905 is $668K 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.