For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,706 students in Nipomo, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Nipomo, CA are Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Nipomo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nipomo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nipomo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nipomo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Nipomo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Nipomo Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nipomo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Nipomo, CA include Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Nipomo High School.
How many public schools are located in Nipomo?
5 public schools are located in Nipomo.
What is the racial composition of students in Nipomo?
Nipomo public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nipomo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nipomo include: Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School vs. Dana Elementary School, Dana Elementary School vs. Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
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