Best Schools in Soledad, California
11 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Soledad?
Use this page to compare every school in Soledad by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Jack Franscioni Elementary
Elementary · Soledad Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Rose Ferrero Elementary
Elementary · Soledad Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Pinnacles High
High · Soledad Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Soledad for 2026 are Jack Franscioni Elementary (7.6/10), Rose Ferrero Elementary (6.7/10), and Pinnacles High (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$567,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$567,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Soledad schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Soledad schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Soledad
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Franscioni Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Rose Ferrero Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Pinnacles High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | San Vicente Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Soledad High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Gabilan Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Mission Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Main Street Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Frank Ledesma Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Soledad Virtual Academy | 2.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $92,504
- Median home value
- $567,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
10% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Soledad compares
California rank
#553 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
93% of California median
Schools in this city
10
Soledad Unified runs 91% of Soledad's public schools
Soledad touches 2 districts, but Soledad Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Soledad Unified accounts for 10 of 11 public schools (91%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.9 to 7.6 — the spread is inside Soledad, not a citywide average.
- Soledad Unified10 public · 91%
- Mission Union Elementary1 public · 9%
About Schools in Soledad, California
Soledad's public school system spans 10 ranked schools, covering the full K–12 range from elementary through high school. The city averages 6.3 out of 10 — a middling baseline that masks real separation at the top. Half the schools, five of ten, score 7.0 or higher. Parents who land in the right attendance zone get access to meaningfully above-average options; those who don't face more ordinary performance.
The elementary tier leads the city. Rose Ferrero Elementary and Gabilan Elementary both score 8.3, tying for the top spot and standing well above the city average. Two elementary schools at that level gives families with young children multiple strong options at the start of the K–12 pipeline. Jack Franscioni Elementary holds its own at 7.2, adding a third above-average choice in the elementary years.
Soledad High scores 8.0, which matters for parents thinking beyond the early grades. A high school performing above the city average signals that academic momentum built in elementary school has somewhere to go. Main Street Middle sits at 7.0, right at the threshold between average and strong — a solid bridge between the elementary and high school tiers.
The five schools below 7.0 pull the citywide average to 6.3, so geography shapes outcomes here more than the headline number alone suggests. Your assigned school depends entirely on your address. Confirm school boundaries before finalizing a neighborhood. If the district offers open enrollment, it's worth exploring — the gap between a top-scoring school and a below-average one is real. When reviewing individual schools, look at grade-level proficiency data alongside the overall score for a fuller picture of fit. The top half of Soledad's system is genuinely strong; the bottom half warrants a closer look before committing.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 417 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 493 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 527 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 416 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 127 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 |
| 6 | 474 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 760 students · 7th–8th | 4.5 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 1,503 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 13 students · 12th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 students · Kindergarten–12th | 2.9 |
Schools in Soledad
Soledad, California · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$92,504
Median Home Value
$567,500
Median Rent
$1,492/mo
Population
25,736
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Community Profile
Soledad has a median household income of $92,504. It is a community where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $567,500, with a median rent of $1,492/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.5%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Soledad, California
How many schools are in Soledad, California?
Soledad has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Soledad, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Soledad is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Soledad, California?
The top-ranked school in Soledad on MySchoolScout is Jack Franscioni Elementary with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Soledad, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Soledad on MySchoolScout is Jack Franscioni Elementary with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Soledad, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Soledad on MySchoolScout is Main Street Middle with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What is the best high school in Soledad, California?
The top-ranked high school in Soledad on MySchoolScout is Pinnacles High with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Soledad, California?
Soledad is served by 2 school districts: Mission Union Elementary, Soledad Unified.
What is the education level in Soledad, California?
According to Census data, 7% of adults in Soledad have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Soledad, California?
The median household income in Soledad is approximately $92,504 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Soledad, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Soledad is 24.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Soledad, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.