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Best Schools in Nipomo, CA
Nipomo, CA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,186 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Nipomo exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nipomo, CA
The top high schools in Nipomo, 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. Nipomo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nipomo, CA
The top middle schools in Nipomo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nipomo, CA
The top elementary schools in Nipomo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lange (dorothea) Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 594 Students
2. Dana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 600 Students
3. Nipomo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nipomo, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nipomo, CA has a total population of 22,133 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nipomo, 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 Nipomo, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nipomo, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nipomo, 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 Nipomo, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nipomo, CA
How many schools are in Nipomo, CA?
Nipomo, CA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,186 students in total.
How do schools in Nipomo perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Nipomo score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Nipomo exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nipomo?
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: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nipomo
5 of 5 schools in Nipomo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Nipomo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.