District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in North Monterey County Unified School District
8 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County Middle | Middle | 7th – 8th | 624 | Castroville |
| Central Bay High (Continuation) | High | 9th – 12th | 23 | Salinas |
| North Monterey County High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,250 | Castroville |
| Castroville Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 600 | Castroville |
| Echo Valley Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 502 | Salinas |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 550 | Castroville |
| North Monterey County Center for Independent Study | Other | 7th – 12th | 96 | Salinas |
| Prunedale Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 644 | Salinas |
Zip Codes Served by North Monterey County Unified School District
2 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About North Monterey County Unified School District
North Monterey County Unified School District is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in California, primarily in Monterey County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 15th percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 8 schools operating under North Monterey County Unified School District — 1 middle, 2 high and 5 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is North Monterey County High with 1,250 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (831)633-3343 before making a housing decision.