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Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Westlake Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Bonny Doon Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Brook Knoll Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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VHM Christian School

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Excellent school! Small, family like feel, but with strong academics. New K-1 teacher ...

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Spring Hill School - Advanced K-8 Education

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What's it like to live in Santa Cruz?

Santa CruzCaliforniaU.S.
Median household income $64,370 $61,283 $51,660
Median home price $394,020 $342,040 $183,450
Cost of living (% of national avg)144% 135% 100%
Unemployment 9% 12% 10%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)764
Days per year with some sun: 262
Days per year with some precipitation: 65		More about this data
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Population: 55,725
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