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Best Schools in 93420, CA
93420, CA has 26 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,194 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 93420 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 93420, CA
The top high schools in 93420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Coast New Tech High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. San Luis Obispo High
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
3. Arroyo Grande High
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Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
4. Atascadero High
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Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
5. Nipomo High
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
6. Lopez Continuation High
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Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in 93420, CA
The top middle schools in 93420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laguna Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Paulding Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 536 Students
3. Judkins Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 458 Students
4. Atascadero Middle
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
5. Mesa Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 93420, CA
The top elementary schools in 93420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 244 Students
2. Los Ranchos Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 450 Students
3. Ocean View Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 525 Students
4. Shell Beach Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
5. Harloe Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 581 Students
6. Santa Margarita Elementary
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
7. Fairgrove Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 386 Students
8. Lange (dorothea) Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 594 Students
9. Oceano Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 359 Students
10. Grover Beach Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 93420, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
93420, CA has a total population of 30,388 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 93420, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93420, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93420, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93420, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 93420, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 93420, CA
How many schools are in 93420, CA?
93420, CA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,194 students in total.
How do schools in 93420 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 93420 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 93420 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93420?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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