Bonny Doon Elementary

Bonny Doon Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of the Bonny Doon Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 59% proficiency in math, 21 points above the state average and 58% in reading/language arts, 13 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $106,040, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Bonny Doon Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bonny Doon Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.