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Soledad Unified School District (2026) - Soledad, CA

Soledad Unified School District

1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960-2745
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Soledad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,743 students in Soledad Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Soledad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,743 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked #1451 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1465 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
30%
47%
17%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
96%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,404 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,942
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,404
$18,511

Best Soledad Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,546 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3950
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Gr: 12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,743 students.
What is the rank of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District is ranked #1451 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad Unified School District?
96% of Soledad Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Soledad Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,404 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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