For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 783 students in Pismo Beach, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 351 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Pismo Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pismo Beach, CA are Shell Beach Elementary School and Judkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pismo Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pismo Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pismo Beach, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Judkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Wadsworth St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3600
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Pismo Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mark Twain Academies (Closed 2009)
Charter School
200 Foothill Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pismo Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pismo Beach, CA include Shell Beach Elementary School and Judkins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pismo Beach?
2 public schools are located in Pismo Beach.
What percentage of students in Pismo Beach go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Pismo Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pismo Beach?
Pismo Beach public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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