| Index | Monterey | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 51% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 9 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 4 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Monterey | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 92.9% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.5% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 81.3% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 60.1% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 49.5% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 23.5% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 9 public schools, 2 private schools and 4 post-secondary schools in Monterey. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Monterey, CA schools is 51%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Monterey, CA, an average of 92.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Carmel Valley Village, CA | 4,175 | 72% | 49.0% |
| Pacific Grove, CA | 15,471 | 67% | 40.0% |
| Spreckels, CA | 373 | 58% | 19.8% |
| Salinas, CA | 156,177 | 33% | 31.4% |
| Seaside, CA | 34,063 | 32% | 34.2% |
| Monterey, CA | 28,575 | 51% | 6.1% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Granite City, IL | 28,563 | 17% | 65.2% |
| Schererville, IN | 28,559 | 63% | 30.2% |
| Burton, MI | 28,598 | 27% | 43.1% |
| Northampton, MA | 28,552 | 52% | 8.5% |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 28,617 | 45% | 5.5% |
| Monterey, CA | 28,575 | 51% | 6.1% |
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