Students
2,762
enrolled at the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93444.
Nipomo · San Luis Obispo County
Schools in ZIP code 93444
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93444 have Scope Scores from 71 to 75.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93444 score highest?
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 48 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93444 · Grades K–6
142957% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Rank 2
Dana Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93444 · Grades K–6
152164% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
Rank 3
Nipomo Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93444 · Grades Pre–K–6
1478% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
13in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93444 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 93444 score highest?
Central Coast New Tech High is highest, with a Scope Score of 88. That is higher than 91 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Central Coast New Tech High
Lucia Mar Unified · 93444 · Grades 9–12
372835% below the standard
Scope Score 88Strong · 91st percentile
Rank 2
Nipomo High
Lucia Mar Unified · 93444 · Grades 9–12
162856% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93444.
Does living in ZIP code 93444 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
2,762 students go to the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93444. 71 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
67–84%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
13in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93444?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93444 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93444 have Scope Scores from 71 to 75. Of those, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93444 have Scope Scores from 75 to 88. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Solid. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93444 rank highest?
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 48th percentile. Central Coast New Tech High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 88. It is Strong, at the 91st percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93444 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93444 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Lucia Mar Unified
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Nipomo address in ZIP code 93444. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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