Public schools in Seaside, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Seaside, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,403
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Seaside public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Seaside, CA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,403 students, an average of 400 per school. The largest campus is Seaside High (1,073 students), and the largest elementary school is Martin Luther King (548).
Monterey Peninsula Unified operates the most schools here (11), 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 19.8:1, lower than 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Seaside
Elementary schools in Seaside
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 390 | 19.2:1 | |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–08 | 410 | 22.8:1 | |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 516 | 22.2:1 | |
| International School of Monterey International School of Monterey District · Charter | KG–08 | 439 | 21.4:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 548 | 20.1:1 | |
| Ord Terrace Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 397 | 19.8:1 |
Middle schools in Seaside
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Monterey Peninsula Unified · Alternative School | 06–08 | 3 | 12:1 | |
| Seaside Middle Monterey Peninsula Unified | 07–08 | 521 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Seaside
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast High Monterey Peninsula Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 103 | 8.8:1 | |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Monterey Peninsula Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 3 | 3.1:1 | |
| Seaside High Monterey Peninsula Unified | 09–12 | 1,073 | 20.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Seaside
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Children's Center Monterey Peninsula Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic73.6%
- Black4.4%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Seaside schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,403 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Seaside
How many public schools are in Seaside, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Seaside: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,403 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Seaside?
Schools with an address in Seaside belong to 2 education agencies, led by Monterey Peninsula Unified (11 schools), International School of Monterey 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 Seaside?
Seaside High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Seaside, with 1,073 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Seaside?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Seaside are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including International School of Monterey. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Seaside schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Seaside public schools is 19.8:1, lower than 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 Seaside 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