For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,413 students in 93438, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93438, CA are Crestview Elementary School, Cabrillo High School and Buena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93438 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93438, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93438, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Manzanita Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
991 Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Miguelito Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 West Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Gr: K-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 West North Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Gr: K-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Maple High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Lompoc High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 West College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 South A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Gr: K-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 North W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 South N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
La Honda Steam Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 North A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 East Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
93438, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93438, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93438, CA include Crestview Elementary School, Cabrillo High School and Buena Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93438?
17 public schools are located in 93438.
What is the racial composition of students in 93438?
93438 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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