For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,873 students in Soledad, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Soledad, CA are Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Jack Franscioni Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soledad, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Soledad, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,546 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Gr: 12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Soledad, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Soledad, CA include Mission Elementary School, Rose Ferrero Elementary School and Jack Franscioni Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Soledad?
11 public schools are located in Soledad.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad?
Soledad public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Soledad are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Soledad include: Gabilan Elementary School vs. Frank Ledesma Elementary School, Frank Ledesma Elementary School vs. Gabilan Elementary School
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