Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz, CA · Soquel Union Elementary · Grades K-5
2,571st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary 2,571st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 92 students tested
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 204 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.3% | 52.0% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 39.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 6.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Typical home value $1.37M in zip 95065 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7De Laveaga ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.3 mi away1,801st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 7Main Street ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 1.4 mi away1,863rd of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 7Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 1.4 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52% - 6Ocean Alternative Education CenterLive Oak Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,412th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 6Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 10Happy Valley ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary · 1.6 mi away192nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 83% - 6Soquel ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,720th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 4Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.9 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary in?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is part of the Soquel Union Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary 2,571st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
White 52%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (204 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95065 is $1.37M 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.