Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz, CA · Soquel Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, midsize
2,571st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
8005 Winkle Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670Official website ↗NCES ID 063729006310Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 92 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 204 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 52.0% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.6% | 39.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 6.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.37M in zip 95065 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
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ELA 80% ▲31 · Math 83% ▲47Compare - #2720Soquel ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,720th of 5,659
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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.