California School Rankings
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Browse schools by level ↓9,947 public schools across California, including charter schools. CDE · 2025–26
Explore our separate rankings: 5,728 elementary, 2,532 middle and 1,500 high schools. Schools serving several levels may appear in more than one list.
2 scored schools in Pismo Beach.
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Elementary schools
Reading, math and strong foundations · in Pismo Beach
Middle schools
New subjects and the next stage · in Pismo Beach
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Districts nearby
Other districts with ranked schools within about 10 miles, nearest first.
San Luis Coastal Unified 7.5 mi · ~19 min
- Elementary 10 ranked schools, 53rd to 95th percentile
- Middle 2 ranked schools
- High 2 ranked schools
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level (CDE CAASPP 2025–26 elementary/middle; 2024–25 high school). Counts cover each whole district. Distance runs from the center of this search to the center of the district’s ranked schools in this area, and drive times are rough estimates.
About the area
School sizes and staffing, private schools nearby, and the data behind this page.
Public schools
- Public schools in these lists
- 2
- Students at the average school
- 381
- Students per teacher at the average school
- 19
- Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals at the average school
- 47%
Private schools within about 10 miles
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Common questions
How do I find schools near me?
Enter your zip code, city name, or district in the search bar above. SchoolScope will show all scored schools in that area, ranked by Scope Score. You can also use the location button to automatically detect your area.
What does the Scope Score mean?
The Scope Score is a 0–100 rating that brings together test results, attendance and other public school data. It helps you compare schools at the same level. It cannot tell you everything about a school or whether it is the right fit for your child. See full methodology.
Can I compare charter vs. neighborhood schools?
Yes. SchoolScope labels each school as “Charter” or “Neighborhood” in the results. You can compare Scope Scores, exceeded rates, and growth trajectories side by side for charter and traditional public schools in the same area.
Where does the data come from?
SchoolScope calculates the Scope Score using California Department of Education (CDE) data: CAASPP Smarter Balanced test scores, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, graduation rates, and College/Career Indicator data. Enrollment and demographics come from the NCES Common Core of Data. School profiles add context from the University of California, the College Board, and the International Baccalaureate Organization — see our About page for the full 20+-source list. Score years: 2025–26 elementary/middle; 2024–25 high school. Individual measures carry their own source years.
How to read these results
California’s latest test resultsSee what changed statewide and how the longer trend compares.Understanding the Scope ScoreRead the measures behind the Scope Score.Your child’s score reportUnderstand the score ranges and achievement levels.Data source: California Department of Education · CDE CAASPP 2025–26 elementary/middle; 2024–25 high school · Methodology