Vista De Las Cruces

Vista De Las Cruces is a public elementary school in Gaviota, CA, part of the Vista del Mar Union. The school serves approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 95.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math, 11 points above the state average and 52% in reading/language arts, 5 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,711, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 61 students, Vista De Las Cruces 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, Vista De Las Cruces 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.