For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 99 students in Soquel, CA (there are , serving 1,937 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Soquel, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Soquel, CA is Merit Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in Soquel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top-Ranked Soquel 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Soquel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
99 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
7 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
37 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,000
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,600
$1,061
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
13%
11%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
51 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
52%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Soquel, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Soquel, CA is Merit Academy.
How many private schools are located in Soquel?
3 private schools are located in Soquel.
What percentage of students in Soquel go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Soquel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Soquel?
33% of private schools in Soquel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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