Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City Elementary · Magnet · Grades K-5
1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch 1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2023 to 76th in 2025.
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 65 students tested
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 121 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.2% | 60.3% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 15.7% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 95062 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Gault ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 0.5 mi away2,569th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 7De Laveaga ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.3 mi away1,801st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 6Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 6Ocean Alternative Education CenterLive Oak Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,412th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 7Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52% - 7Bay View ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.7 mi away1,860th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 4Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.9 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 9Westlake ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.9 mi away916th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch in?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch is part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch 1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch?
White 60%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 3% (121 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch 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.