Best Pacific Grove Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 564 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Pacific Grove High School and Community High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Pacific Grove, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pacific Grove High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pacific Grove, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Community High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Pacific Grove High School and Community High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pacific Grove?
2 public high schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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