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Best Schools in Lompoc, CA
Lompoc, CA has 26 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,378 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Lompoc meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lompoc, CA
The top high schools in Lompoc, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Ynez Valley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
2. Cabrillo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
3. Ernest Righetti High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students
4. Lompoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
5. Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lompoc, CA
The top middle schools in Lompoc, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Orcutt Junior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 468 Students
3. Vandenberg Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students
4. Lompoc Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lompoc, CA
The top elementary schools in Lompoc, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Pine Grove Elementary
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Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 510 Students
3. Vista De Las Cruces
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Projected Test Scores
Vista Del Mar Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
4. Crestview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 372 Students
5. Buena Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 477 Students
6. Miguelito Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 645 Students
7. Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 440 Students
8. Arthur Hapgood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 695 Students
9. La Honda Steam Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students
10. La Canada Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 592 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lompoc, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lompoc, CA has a total population of 48,814 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lompoc, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lompoc, 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 Lompoc, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lompoc, CA
How many schools are in Lompoc, CA?
Lompoc, CA has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,378 students in total.
How do schools in Lompoc perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Lompoc score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Lompoc meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lompoc?
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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lompoc
16 of 16 schools in Lompoc carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 3D: 6F: 4
All 16 public schools we grade in Lompoc. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Arthur Hapgood Elementary
- Buena Vista Elementary
- Clarence Ruth Elementary
- La Canada Elementary
- Leonora Fillmore Elementary
- Miguelito Elementary
Other schools and academies (6)
- Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
- La Honda Steam Academy
- Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
- Mission Valley
- Olive Grove Charter Lompoc
- Trivium Charter School Adventure
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.