Valencia Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aptos, California 95003 · Pajaro Valley Unified
#1235 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#16488 of 50,301 nationally
About Valencia Elementary
Valencia Elementary is a public elementary located in Aptos, in the Pajaro Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 487 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1235th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 487.
There are 6 schools in Aptos; Valencia Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valencia Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Valencia Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Aptos Junior High
Aptos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
587 students · 1.2 km away
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students · 2.3 km away
Rio del Mar Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students · 2.6 km away
Delta Charter
Aptos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students · 2.8 km away
Aptos High
Aptos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students · 2.9 km away
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students · 4.6 km away
Main Street Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 5.4 km away
Soquel Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students · 5.6 km away
Soquel High
Soquel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,074 students · 5.9 km away
Mountain Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–6
143 students · 7.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valencia Elementary a good school?
Valencia Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1235 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Valencia Elementary ranks #1235 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #16488 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary had 487 students in 2025.
Is Valencia Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Valencia Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valencia Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valencia Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.