For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,762 students in 93444, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93444, CA are Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Dana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93444 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93444, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93444, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Nipomo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Nipomo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93444, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93444, CA include Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Dana Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93444?
5 public schools are located in 93444.
What is the racial composition of students in 93444?
93444 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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