Aromas: Schools & Education
Aromas schools: 20 public schools. Alisal High is the largest at 2,852 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 39,843 students.
- ~45 residents per school (vs California ~749).
K-12 Schools
72 K-12 schools serving the area — about 45 residents per school. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (72)
| School Districts · Districts | Gonzales Unified, Washington Union Elementary, Monterey Peninsula Unified, Pacific Grove Unified, Washington Union Elementary |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0600046, 0600120, 0601567, 0601570, 0601603 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 10,679 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 467 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 22.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 8,961 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 83.9% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Hartnell College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Hartnell College |
| Nearest College · City | Salinas |
| Nearest College · Phone | (831) 755-6700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Aromas Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 389-D Blohm Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (831) 796-6128 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 95004 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 868 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 42.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12