Public schools in Soledad, CA
11 open public schools with an address in Soledad, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,873
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Soledad public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Soledad, CA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,873 students, an average of 487 per school. The largest campus is Soledad High (1,546 students), and the largest elementary school is Rose Ferrero Elementary (530).
Soledad Unified operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Soledad campus. 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 22:1, 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.
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 86% 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 Soledad
Elementary schools in Soledad
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ledesma Elementary Soledad Unified | KG–06 | 464 | 22.1:1 | |
| Gabilan Elementary Soledad Unified | KG–06 | 456 | 22.8:1 | |
| Jack Franscioni Elementary Soledad Unified | KG–06 | 439 | 25.8:1 | |
| Mission Elementary Mission Union Elementary | KG–08 | 130 | 21.7:1 | |
| Rose Ferrero Elementary Soledad Unified | KG–06 | 530 | 24.1:1 | |
| San Vicente Elementary Soledad Unified | KG–06 | 501 | 24.4:1 |
Middle schools in Soledad
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Middle Soledad Unified | 07–08 | 754 | 21.2:1 |
High schools in Soledad
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles High Soledad Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 41 | 9.9:1 | |
| Soledad High Soledad Unified | 09–12 | 1,546 | 21.9:1 | |
| Soledad Transition Center Soledad Unified · Special Education School | 12–12 | 12 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Soledad
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad Preschool Center Soledad Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic95.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Soledad schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,873 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Soledad
How many public schools are in Soledad, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Soledad: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,873 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Soledad?
Schools with an address in Soledad belong to 2 education agencies, led by Soledad Unified (10 schools), Mission Union Elementary (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 Soledad?
Soledad High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Soledad, with 1,546 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Soledad?
No school with an address in Soledad is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Soledad schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Soledad public schools is 22:1, 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 Soledad 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