- Seaside Middle — Grades 7–8 · 521 students
- Los Arboles Middle — Grades 7–8 · 408 students
- Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID — Grades 6–8 · 3 students
- Monterey High — Grades 9–12 · 1,401 students
- Seaside High — Grades 9–12 · 1,073 students
- Marina High — Grades 9–12 · 721 students
- Central Coast High — Grades 9–12 · 103 students
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day — Grades 9–12 · 3 students
- La Mesa — Grades K–8 · 689 students
- Monte Vista — Grades K–8 · 688 students
- J. C. Crumpton Elementary — Grades K–6 · 562 students
- Martin Luther King — Grades K–6 · 548 students
- George C. Marshall Elementary — Grades K–6 · 516 students
- Marina Vista Elementary — Grades K–6 · 466 students
- Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula — Grades K–8 · 410 students
- Ione Olson Elementary — Grades K–6 · 409 students
- Ord Terrace Elementary — Grades K–6 · 397 students
- Del Rey Woods Elementary — Grades K–6 · 390 students
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| Metric | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 23 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Families searching for schools in Monterey Peninsula, California (ZIP 93955) are zoned to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 1 school, covering Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Monterey Peninsula Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 93955
Children in zip code 93955 are assigned to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 93955, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Monterey Peninsula Unified School District at (831)645-1200 or visit www.mpusd.k12.ca.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Monterey Peninsula
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Monterey Peninsula Unified School District serves zip code 93955, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 93955 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Monterey Peninsula Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 93955.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 93955 data.