Santa Cruz EducationSanta Cruz County boasts a strong educational community, with several colleges and universities, plus schools and education programs for preschoolers, elementary age children, middle and high school students, and adults. For a full list of educational organizations in Santa Cruz, visit the education section of the Chamber business directory. For a full list of Santa Cruz universities, colleges, public schools, school districts, private schools, preschools, alternative schools, home schools, and summer camps, visit the Santa Cruz Schools and Universities Fast Facts page.
Higher EducationHigher education institutions provide you with the education and skills to become an expert in your field.
Preschool through 12th GradePublic and private schools from preschool through 12th grade can help give your child a lifelong love of learning.
Vocational TrainingLearn how to use the latest technologies, learn new life and job skills, and increase your productivity through vocational training programs.
Arts and Music ClassesSanta Cruz is home to a thriving arts and music scene and is a great place to take art and music classes from our resident artists.
Look for the Chamber decalFor more than 120 years, Santa Cruz Chamber members have been committed to improving our community for everyone who visits, works, or lives in Santa Cruz County.
For a full list of educational organizations in Santa Cruz, visit the education section of the Chamber business directory.
Universities and Colleges Public Schools and School Districts
Higher EducationHigher education institutions provide you with the education and skills to become an expert in your field.
Preschool through 12th GradePublic and private schools from preschool through 12th grade can help give your child a lifelong love of learning.
Vocational TrainingLearn how to use the latest technologies, learn new life and job skills, and increase your productivity through vocational training programs.
Arts and Music ClassesSanta Cruz is home to a thriving arts and music scene and is a great place to take art and music classes from our resident artists.
Look for the Chamber decalFor more than 120 years, Santa Cruz Chamber members have been committed to improving our community for everyone who visits, works, or lives in Santa Cruz County.
For a full list of educational organizations in Santa Cruz, visit the education section of the Chamber business directory.
Universities and Colleges Public Schools and School Districts
- Bonny Doon Elementary School
- Happy Valley Elementary School
- Live Oak School District
- Mountain Elementary School
- Pacific Elementary School
- Pajaro Valley Unified School District
- San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
- Santa Cruz City Schools District
- Scotts Valley Unified School District
- Aptos Academy
- Baymonte Christian School
- Beach High School
- Gateway School
- Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
- Good Shepherd Catholic School
- Green Valley Christian School
- Holy Cross School
- Monterey Bay Academy
- Monte Vista Christian School
- Moreland Notre Dame School
- Mount Madonna School
- Orchard School
- Santa Cruz Children's Schools
- Santa Cruz Montessori School
- Santa Cruz Waldorf School
- Saint Francis Central Coast Catholic High School
- Saint Lawrence Academy
- Salesian Elementary & Junior High School
- Spring Hill Advanced Elementary School
- Twin Lakes Christian School
- VHM Christian School
- Cesar E. Chavez School for Social Change
- Esperanza Middle School
- Natural Bridges High School
- Oasis Independent Studies
- Pacific Collegiate School
- Robert A. Hartman School
- San Lorenzo Valley Community School
- Santa Cruz Community School
- Second Opportunity for Students Program
- Star Community School
- Success Academy
- Teen Center School
- Teenage Parents Program
- Wagner Cottage Transition Program
- Watsonville Community School
- Alternative Family Education
- Boulder Creek Home School
- Coast Redwood Junior High Home School
- Coast Redwood High School
- Fall Creek Home School
- Merit Academy
- Ocean Alternative Education Center
- Ocean Grove Charter School
- SLV Home School
- DeWitt Anderson School
- Escuela Quetzal
- YES (Youth Experiencing Success)
- City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation
- City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
- Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries
- Literacy Center (Watsonville)
- Santa Cruz Adult School
- Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program (R.O.P.)
- Santa Cruz Education Foundation
- Scotts Valley Educational Foundation
- Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education
- Santa Cruz County Summer Camps
- NIKE Sports Camps at UC Santa Cruz