For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,511 students in Felton, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Felton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Felton, CA are San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Felton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Felton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Felton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Felton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Felton, CA include San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Felton?
4 public schools are located in Felton.
What percentage of students in Felton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Felton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Felton?
Felton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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