John Swett High

Tucked into the small waterfront town of Crockett — best known for its iconic C&H Sugar refinery and sweeping views of the Carquinez Strait — John Swett High has the kind of tight-knit feel you'd expect from a school where everyone knows everyone. Sitting right around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid option for families who value a close community over the anonymity of a larger campus, with math scores showing a bit more strength than English and science. Crockett itself has a genuine small-town character that's increasingly appealing to families looking for an alternative to the Bay Area's more hectic suburbs, and that sense of place carries right through the school's doors.