Schools in Santa Monica, California (2025)
12 schools · 7,698 students · 11 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 552.
Santa Monica, in California, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,698 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 11 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Santa Monica's schools is 552, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Franklin Elementary (84.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Canyon Charter Elementary (83.8, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Roosevelt Elementary (81.2, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), John Adams Middle (806 students).
Ranked schools in Santa Monica
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 185Franklin ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 284Canyon Charter ElementarySanta Monica · Charter Elementary91% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 381Roosevelt ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 552 students
- 477Grant ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 562 students
- 575Lincoln MiddleSanta Monica · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 914 students
- 668Santa Monica HighSanta Monica · Public High56% Math proficiency · 2,588 students
- 768McKinley ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 867Edison ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 965Will Rogers ElementarySanta Monica · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 1058John Adams MiddleSanta Monica · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 806 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.7 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 2 | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 83.8 Top 10% | 91% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.2 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 4 | Grant Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 5 | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.1 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 914 |
| 6 | Santa Monica High Santa Monica · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 2,588 |
| 7 | McKinley Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 8 | Edison Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 9 | Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 10 | John Adams Middle Santa Monica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 806 |
Other schools in Santa Monica
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Santa Monica side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Santa Monica?
Franklin Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Santa Monica with a Success Index (US) of 84.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica has 12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 7,698 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Santa Monica?
The median Enrollment across schools in Santa Monica is 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.