For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,706 students in 93444, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93444, CA are Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Dana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93444 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93444, CA 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 93444, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Nipomo High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Nipomo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93444, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93444, CA include Central Coast New Tech High School, Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School and Dana Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93444?
5 public schools are located in 93444.
What is the racial composition of students in 93444?
93444 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).
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