North Monterey County Unified

Located at 13994 Castroville Blvd. in Castroville, California, the North Monterey County Unified school district serves as a vital educational anchor within the fringe town context of the greater Salinas metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it currently manages eight operational schools that deliver a full K–12 educational continuum alongside adult education opportunities. Designed to support learners at every stage of development, the non-charter district provides a stable, unified academic environment for families across the region, maintaining a continuous learning pathway from primary education through high school graduation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a diverse student body of 4,290 pupils, reflecting a rich cultural demographic led predominantly by Hispanic students alongside White, Asian, and multiracial populations. To support this student body, North Monterey County Unified operates with a substantial staffing infrastructure totaling over 1,533 full-time equivalent positions. The instructional team is anchored by nearly 386 full-time equivalent teachers and more than 92 instructional aides who provide direct classroom assistance, complemented by a dedicated support staff network of over 1,050 full-time personnel. This comprehensive human infrastructure ensures that students across all grade levels benefit from dedicated academic instruction, holistic student services, and robust operational support.