For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,651 students in 93420, CA (there are , serving 420 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 93420, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93420, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93420 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93420, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93420, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Grande High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #66.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
93420, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93420, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93420, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 93420?
8 public schools are located in 93420.
What percentage of students in 93420 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 93420 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93420?
93420 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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