Bay View Elementary
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City Elementary · Grades K-5
1,860th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
Bay View Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bay View Elementary 1,860th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 67th in 2025.
Bay View Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 184 students tested
Bay View Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 378 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.6% | 52.1% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| White | 47.1% | 39.4% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Bay View Elementary
Typical home value $1.39M in zip 95060 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bay View Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Westlake ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1 mi away916th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 8Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchSanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.7 mi away1,377th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 48% - 6Gault ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.8 mi away2,569th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 7De Laveaga ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 3 mi away1,801st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 5Del Mar ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 3 mi away2,909th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 6Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 3.2 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 6Ocean Alternative Education CenterLive Oak Elementary · 3.2 mi away2,412th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 7Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 3.2 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bay View Elementary in?
Bay View Elementary is part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Bay View Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bay View Elementary 1,860th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bay View Elementary?
Hispanic 52%, White 39%, Two or more races 7% (378 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bay View Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95060 is $1.39M 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.