For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 820 students in Carmel, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Carmel, CA are Carmel High School and Carmel Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Carmel, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmel High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carmel, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #22.
Carmel Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carmel, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carmel, CA include Carmel High School and Carmel Valley High School. Carmel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Carmel?
2 public high schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carmel include: Carmel Valley High School vs. Carmel High School
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