Collaboration for our Youth

The City prides itself in its collaboration with the local Gonzales Unified School District. The School District has over 2,200 students and 283 employees, including 114 teachers. The district boundaries include the entire City of Gonzales and rural areas surrounding the city. The district provides numerous academic programs for its students including special education, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), drug prevention programs, migrant education, and after school sports. No cost adult education classes are also available through the Gonzales Adult School.  The district offices are located at 600 Elko Street. For more information on district schools and programs, call (831) 675-0100 or visit the Gonzales USD website.

After School Programs

The Recreation Department runs and manages the after school program that gives hundreds of children a safe and fun place to go after school as their parents and guardians finish their own work days. 

GUSD Mission Statement

“Gonzales Unified School District, located in a rural agricultural community, is committed to providing a quality education that prepares ALL students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of society through comprehensive programs provided by a skilled and motivated staff.”