Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz, CA · Live Oak Elementary · Grades K-8
2,412th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 57%· Stable
Ocean Alternative Education Center ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ocean Alternative Education Center 2,412th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 57th in 2025.
Ocean Alternative Education Center test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 44 students tested
Ocean Alternative Education Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 74 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.4% | 50.0% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 31.1% | ▲ 25.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 31.9% | 12.2% | ▼ 19.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Ocean Alternative Education Center
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 95062 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ocean Alternative Education Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 0 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52% - 6Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 0 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 7De Laveaga ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 0.6 mi away1,801st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 4Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 0.6 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 5Del Mar ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,909th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 6Gault ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,569th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 6Santa Cruz Gardens ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,571st of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 36% - 8Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchSanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.6 mi away1,377th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ocean Alternative Education Center in?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is part of the Live Oak Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Ocean Alternative Education Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ocean Alternative Education Center 2,412th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ocean Alternative Education Center?
White 50%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 12%, American Indian 4% (74 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ocean Alternative Education Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95062 is $1.34M 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.