Monterey is home to outstanding educational institutions and a center for advanced research in a number of fields. The education and research facilities in and around Monterey include the following:

K-12 Schools, Districts and Resources

Carmel Unified School District 
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District 
Pacific Grove Unified School District

College Level, Higher Degrees, Workplace Training

Brandman University
California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
Defense Language Institute & Foreign Language Center
Heald Business College, Salinas & Monterey
Monterey College of Law
Monterey County ROP & Adult Education
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
Monterey Peninsula College
Naval Postgraduate School
Pacific Grove Adult Education

Research Facilities

Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University 
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Moss Landing Marine Labs 
Naval Research Laboratory

Other Educational Resources

Lyceum of Monterey County
Monterey County Office of Education
Monterey Public Library
Online Military Colleges: Online Degree Programs for Military Members and Vets
Directory of Online Schools in California