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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Freedom Elementary

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 25 Holly Drive, Freedom, CA 95019-2606

(831) 728-6260

1/10
#5385
Rank 5385 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5542 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4917 · 14th percentile
Science1/10 · #5390 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Freedom Elementary sits in the small unincorporated community of Freedom, tucked between Watsonville and Aptos in Santa Cruz County's agricultural heartland, where many families are deeply rooted in the farming and working-class communities that define this corner of the Central Coast. The school serves a population with significant academic needs, and families considering it should go in with eyes open — test scores are among the lowest in the state, and it will take an engaged parent and strong home support to help kids thrive here. That said, for families already in the area, the tight-knit, Latino-majority community around Freedom has a genuine sense of place, and the surrounding Santa Cruz County offers resources, programs, and opportunities that families can tap into beyond the school walls.

Student Demographics

256 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
242 (95%)
White
12 (5%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners173 (68%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged234 (91%)
Students with Disabilities47 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

479
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
24.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
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 Programs4/10 · #3817 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found