Public schools in Marina, CA
7 open public schools with an address in Marina, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,726
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Marina public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Marina, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,726 students, an average of 454 per school. The largest campus is Marina High (721 students), and the largest elementary school is J. C. Crumpton Elementary (562).
Monterey Peninsula Unified operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Marina
Elementary schools in Marina
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ione Olson Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 409 | 19.9:1 | |
| J. C. Crumpton Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 562 | 21.4:1 | |
| Marina Vista Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 466 | 21.7:1 |
Middle schools in Marina
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arboles Middle Monterey Peninsula Unified | 07–08 | 408 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Marina
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning for Life Charter Learning for Life Charter District · Charter | 07–12 | 160 | 22.9:1 | |
| Marina High Monterey Peninsula Unified | 09–12 | 721 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marina
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Children's Center Monterey Peninsula Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14%
- Hispanic60.2%
- Black5%
- Asian12%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Marina schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,726 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marina
How many public schools are in Marina, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Marina: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,726 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marina?
Schools with an address in Marina belong to 2 education agencies, led by Monterey Peninsula Unified (6 schools), Learning for Life Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marina?
Marina High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marina, with 721 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marina?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Marina are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Learning for Life Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marina schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marina public schools is 21.2:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marina guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities