Note: charter schools ARE public schools, but we've listed them with the private and religious schools, as they are often difficult to find in the public school systems' web sites and telephone directory listings. At this time, we haven't listed homeschool programs. We may do so in the future, when time and space allows.
SCHOOL GRADES SIZE HOURS TUITION EMPHASIS PHONE LOCATION
Aptos, Corralitos, Watsonville000
Academic Vocational Charter Institute call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 786-2100 Watsonville
Alianza Charter School K thru 8th grade over 450 students call for info none, part of Pajaro Union SD two-way bilingual immersion school 831.728.6333 115 Casserly Road in Watsonville
Aptos Academy
has summer
program		 grades pre-K through 8th,
Openings for pre-K thru 8th grade

130 students

9:00a -3:45p

 Social Gala and Auction: A Midsummer Night's Dream on March 13, 2010  
A Midsummer Night's Dream is the theme of this year's fundraiser for Aptos Academy which features hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, dinner, and silent and live auctions. 6 p.m. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. For ticket information, call 831-688-1080 or www.aptosacademy.org		 $8500 plus $650 material and activities feei
 ndividualized program with rich resources, outstanding faculty, small classes,
bus serviceMarch 13, 2010
 1940 Bonita Drive, Aptos, near La Selva Beach

688-1080
Delta Charter
School 		call for info call for info variable voluntary parental support call for info 477-5212 Aptos
Glen Brae Learning Community 7th-8th grades Maximum 12 students 9:00- 3:15 M-F, part-time enrollment available $650 per month, sliding scale experiential learning focus with integrative curriculum, home-school part-time students welcome Liza
419-4856 or
688-4589		 Aptos
Green Valley Christian School grades K-8, 350 students 8:30am-2:30pm with before and aftercare call for info we provide children, during their formative years in life, with a strong Christ-centered education.
Developing individuals of character and competence to serve community.		 724-6505 376 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Linscott Charter call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 728-6301 Watsonville
Monte Vista Christian School grades 6-12, 191 middle school, 671 high school call for info call for info call for info Linda Mulliner at (831)722-8178 ext. 101 Watsonville
Monterey Bay Academy call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 728-1481 La Selva Beach
Santa Cruz Montessori
has summer program		 285 students
9:00am - 3:00pm (7:30am- 5:30 pm)		 call for info we guide and nuture the natural unfolding of the whole individual
preschool through 9th grade
18 months thru 15 yrs		 Lucy Ramee-Likeness at
476-1646		 6230 Soquel Drive, Aptos
2 campuses
Moreland Notre Dame K-8th
 320 students 8:15am-3:00pm $3,100/year Catholic School run by the sisters of Notre Dame Ms. Grul
728-2051		 133 Brennan, Watsonville
Mount Madonna School
has summer
program 		preschool
through 12th grade
CAIS & WASC Accredited
Established in 1979		 211 students
9:00 am to 3:20 pm

www.MountMadonna
School.org

 affordable tuition, call for info A safe and caring college preparatory school where students learn to think, create and succeed. The fully-accredited program provides academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Mount Madonna School offers small classes, convenient transportation and an exceptional educational community. 408-847-2717
491 Summit Road, Watsonville
Orchard School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 688-1074 Aptos

Pacific Coast Charter School

 grades K-12 250
students		 varied none; public charter school in the Pajaro Valley S.D. Independent study/homeschool-based education program providing academic and enrichment classes taught by credentialed teachers at its Watsonville campus and throughout the county 831-786-2180
Vicki Carr, principal
Watsonville
Salesian Elementary and Jr. High call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 728-5518 Corralitos
St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 724-5933 call for info
Trinity Lutheran School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 724-0176 Watsonville
Twin Lakes Christian School
 K-6th
has summer
program 		250 students (care from 7:00 am-6:00 pm)
school: 8:30a-2:50p 		$5,200 yr a balanced education in a Christ-centered environment
 Meg Imel
Principal at 465-3301		 Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts K-7 th grade about 200 students The Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is a public charter school which began in September of 2001. Drawing from all the cultures and socio-economic levels of the Pajaro Valley, the Watsonville Charter School of the Arts serves about 200 students 728-8123, Sue Forson, director 115 Casserly Rd, West Campus Watsonville
Capitola-Soquel
Beach High School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info Wes Beach, director at 462-5867 Soquel
The Lindenfeld School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 475-8642 Soquel
Merit Academy Middle and High School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 462-5655 Soquel
Oasis Independent Studies Program grades 9-12 OASIS Independent Studies is a fully accredited public independent studies program affiliated with the Santa Cruz County Office Of Education. OASIS is designed to meet the needs of students in grades 9 - 12 who are self directed and can benefit from an Independent Studies Format. Independent Studies implements an instructional strategy that responds to the needs and unique styles of students. The OASIS independent studies model allows students to learn at their own pace while challenging them to excel in their areas of special interest and ability. Independent studies at OASIS strictly adheres to state high school standards. OASIS graduates have gone on to attend many local institutions of higher learning to include Cabrillo College, San Francisco State, UC Riverside, and UC Berkeley. 831-464-1758
Alt Ed Director, Sandy Mast,
Bay Avenue,
Capitola
Tara Redwood School
has summer program		 preschool-4th gr
9 am-3 pm, aftercare until 5 pm at $6.00/hour		 $7750/yr Universal education and Montessori-based curriculum nestled in a peaceful and stimulating redwood forest setting, featuring: child-centered academics, fullfilling state standards, peace education and library, art and music, yaga and movement, daily play and study in nature, certified loving teachers, self and social awareness, interconnection, change and transformation as a part of life 831-462-9632

"Empowering children to make a positive difference in the world"

 5810 Prescott Road, Soquel
Santa Cruz City and County
Alternative Family Education K-12 grade 166 students variable public school Santa Cruz City supports homeschool families at this site 429-3302 call for info
The Ark call for info call for info call for info none (public school) independent studies 429-3434 call for info
Bayside Children's College closed in early 2003

Carden School of Santa Cruz closed as of summer, 2009

 460-2600
Cypress Charter High School grades 9-11 48 students variable no tuition: public school in the Live Oak School District flexible schedule, independent learning plan, college prep path, mentoring, arts rich, tech literacy skills Les Forster, Director
477-0302
 Del Mar Elem School campus, 2039 Merril St in Live Oak

Escuela Pacifica

 Kindergarten
and first grade		 10 students
maximun		 Tuesday-Thursday
9 am til 12 noon		 sliding scale Montessori
Piaget
New School!		 Hollis
831-239-3268		 425 Encinal
in the dance
studio

Gateway School
has summer program

 K to 8th grade
275
students		 early and aftercare for K - 8th grade
 enriched and challenging, student-centered curriculum taught by exceptional faculty in small classes, visual and theatre arts, music, Spanish, PE, Life Lab taught by experienced specialists on a beautiful bayside campus 423-0341
126 Eucalyptus Ave, SC
adjacent to Lighthouse Field
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School


Middle and high school,
grade 6-12		 260 students, 8:15-3:30 pm
Small class sizes with 12:1 student/teacher ratio		 $15,500 to $16,800 Broad college preparatory curriculum that includes fine arts, foreign languages, honors and AP courses and optional "intensive" paths in Art, Languages or Science and Technology

Cynthia Druley, Associate Admissions Director,
423-0658 x 202		 425 Encinal St , Santa Cruz
Good Shepherd Catholic School preschool-8th gr
 preschool and pre-K, 45 K-8th, 190 K-4th
8:00-2:30
 
5th-8th
 8:00-2:45
 
Afterschool care until 6 pm		 $5,430/year

financial aid available
multi-child discounts

 affordable, values- based education for children of all faiths; fostering each child’s unique intellectual, academic, spiritual, and moral development Don Anderson principal,
476-4000		 2727 Mattison Lane
Santa Cruz
Holy Cross Catholic School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 423-4447
 call for info
Loma Prieta High call for info call for info variable none, public school alternative educational program in a public school 429-3853 call for info
Monarch School 1-7 grade 70 call for info none, public school alternative educational program with multi-age classrooms 429-3434 call for info
Monterey Coast Prep
has summer program		 6-12 grade 27 students call for info call for info for gifted middle and high school students with learning challenges 831-458-9800
www.montereycoastprep.org/		 Fern Street,
SC
Pacific Collegiate Charter call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 479-7785 call for info
Pacific Elementary School Preschool and K-6 103 call for info none, public school has openings in the preschool and the Independent Study Program 425-7002 Davenport, 13 miles north of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Children's School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 429-8444 Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Waldorf High School has closed as of summer 2009		 K-8
three kindergartens
$8,340 (K) to $8,950 (gr 1-8),
sibling discount, financial aid and multicultural financial aid available		 8:30 -3:00 (except K and 1st) Aftercare until 5:30 The Santa Cruz Waldorf School, is a non-profit K-8 school adjacent to the University of California campus. Santa Cruz Waldorf School protects the innocence of childhood and ensures your child a magical environment to explore and grow at his or her own pace. Waldorf education is based on the teachings of Austrian scientist and philosopher, Rudolf Steiner, (b.1861). At the Santa Cruz Waldorf school we aim to educate our students by Engaging the Mind, Firing the Imagination, and Strengthening the Will. Waldorf teaching fosters the goodness, beauty, and truth in each child by meeting students at every stage of their physical and psychological development. Our Kindergarten program nurtures young children through storytelling, song, movement, and healthy play. In grades 1-8, classical subject matter is supported through daily handwork, movement, music, foreign language, and gardening. Small class sizes ensure an intimate learning environment where the intellectual, creative, social, and inner potential of each student is recognized and nourished. K-8:
2190 Empire Grade, SC
425-0519
Sojourn Charter Middle School closed in 2002
Spring Hill Advanced Elementary School
 8:45-2:00 pm (Kindergarten)
8:45-3:00 pm (grades 1-6)
 $9,300
112 students
grades: K-6
application		 advanced elementary school for gifted and talented children
has summer program		 Tamara Meyer
427-2641
shadmissionsdirector
@springhillschool.org
 250 California Street, SC
St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School call for info call for info call for info call for info working to change the world by educating young men and women 724-5933 Watsonville

Tierra Pacifica Charter School
K-8 th grade

very full waitlist for most grades
145 students
 K: 8:40-12:05
gr 1-8: 8:40 til 3:10, min day Fri.
no tuition, voluntary parental support
parent participation school
 public charter school
founded in 1998
new enrollments filled by lottery. Deadline for lotter yearly in the year		 462-9404, 0#
go online for enrollment information
tierrapacifica.santa
cruz.k12.ca.us		 new buildings near the Green Acres school site in Live Oak School District 986 Bostwick Lane, SC
VHM Christian School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 475-4762 call for info
Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz Summit
Baymonte Christian School call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 438-0100 SV
Coast Redwood High School call for info
has openings		 call for info varied voluntary parental support independent study: arts, computer tech, online learning Kay Mendoza
335-0909		 at SLV High, 7105 Highway 9, Felton
C.T. English Middle School 6-8th grade 224 8:25-
2:40 pm		 public school listed here because it is in Santa Cruz County, but not in Santa Cruz school districts 408-353-1123 23800 Summit Road
Los Gatos
Fall Creek Charter Program K-6th grade call for info call for info call for info home and classroom-based program 335-5918 Felton
Loma Prieta Elementary School K- 5th grade 330 students 8:25 am - 2:40 pm public school listed here because it is in our county, but not in Santa Cruz school districts 408-353-1106 23800 Summit Road
Los Gatos
Montessori School of the Redwoods call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 335-5382 Felton
San Lorenzo Valley USD Charter Schools K-12
openings
available		 call for info call for info call for info call for info 336-1827 call for info
St. Lawrence Academy call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 335-0328 Felton
The Nature Academy
 7-8 grade call for info varied voluntary parental support hands-on courses: science-based and culturally linked 335-5762 7179 Hacienda Way, Felton
South Street Centre call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 338-2540 Boulder Creek
White Oak High School Charter call for info call for info call for info call for info call for info 336-5167 Ben Lomond
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