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Boulder Creek Elementary

San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 400 Lomond Street, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9274

(831) 338-6413 · bce.slvusd.org

8/10
#1345
Rank 1345 out of 5,722
Top 23%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1755 · 69th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1421 · 75th percentile
Science10/10 · #555 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Boulder Creek Elementary has a distinctly small-town feel that's hard to find anywhere else in the Bay Area — families here are choosing a slower pace, surrounded by nature, with a school that punches well above its size in science (90th percentile statewide). It's a natural fit for outdoorsy, community-minded families who want their kids growing up with muddy boots and strong academics, rather than the pressure-cooker environment of the valley below. Boulder Creek itself is a tight-knit mountain community where neighbors know each other, and that same warmth carries right into the classroom.

Student Demographics

220 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
148 (67%)
Hispanic
45 (20%)
Multiple Races
26 (12%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged66 (30%)
Students with Disabilities37 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

416
Enrollment
21.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5206 · 14th percentile

11 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found