Blue Zones Project Approved
Schools
A community’s schools can shape healthy habits for life. Physical activity and stretch breaks during the school day can improve grades, increase concentration, and raise math, reading, and writing test scores. The schools listed below have passed our test with flying colors—and are Blue Zones Project Approved™.
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Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy

Marina, CA, 93933
Through dynamic, engaging learning experiences and collaborative partnerships within our diverse coastal community, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ensures that each student will attain the intellectual, social, and personal knowledge to passionately seek the challenges of the future.

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Martin Luther King Jr Academy

Salilnas, CA, 93905
Here at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, (MLK) academy, they emphasize academic and social success for all students.

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Mary Chapa Academy

GREENFIELD, CA, 93927
At Mary Chapa Academy, they believe EVERY student will succeed through artistic expression, creativity, and critical thinking. EVERY student will be prepared for success in college, career, and community.

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Monte Bella Elementary

Salinas, CA, 93905
Monte Bella's dedicated teachers are committed to teaching your children and helping them reach proficiency of the challenging but attainable Common Core State Standards.

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Monterey Park Elementary School

Salinas, CA, 93901
The Mission of Monterey Park School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which all students learn in a 21st Century Classroom, the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate appropriate behavior to become critical, creative thinkers and independent problem-solvers in a diverse society.

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Natividad Elementary School

Salinas, CA, 93906
We would like to welcome you to Natividad Elementary. They are excited to have your child(ren) there and they will do their absolute best in providing the best educational experience possible. Now that they are back in the classroom, they must always remember that everyone must be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn.

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Oak Avenue Elementary School

Greenfield, CA, 93927

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Oasis Charter School

Salinas, CA, 93907
Oasis' focus is on each student's educational development over time. They feature small, multi-age classes and provide experiences for students in the areas of social studies, science, art, music, and drama as well as math and reading. Oasis is an active community of 250 students that invites participation from each student and their family.

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Sacred Heart School

Salinas, CA, 93901
Sacred Heart School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, unites with families to instill a lifelong commitment to Catholic Values in a safe and nurturing environment. They are committed to 21st Century learning focused on collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.

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Santa Catalina Upper School

Monterey, CA, 93940
An exemplary all-girls boarding and day school in Monterey, California, for students in grades 9-12.

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Sherwood Elementary School

Salinas, CA, 93905
Sherwood School is a professional learning community that holds student achievement as its primary focus. Our vision is that through shared accountability for all of our students throughout the school, a strong core instructional program, research validated intervention programs, and a well-developed program improvement process we will become an exemplary school in serving our student population and community. The mission of Sherwood School is to "Inspire and Support Student Growth and Learning."

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University Park Elementary School

Salinas, CA, 93901

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Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School

Salinas, CA, 93905
At Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School, in partnership with all learning community members, we will provide a high quality, comprehensive, and meaningful instruction for all students. We will support each student to reach their full potential and chosen educational goals.

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Vista Verde Middle School

Greenfield, CA, 93927
Vista Verde Middle School's mission is to promote ALL students with high levels of academic and personal achievement through a collaborative system of support, guided by passionate, dedicated staff in a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment that fully prepares students for future college and career success.