For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 488 students in Cambria, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA are Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cambria, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Cambria Grammar
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Lucia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Cambria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA include Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar.
How many public schools are located in Cambria?
4 public schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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