For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,521 students in 93420, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93420, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Harloe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93420 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93420, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93420, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
93420, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93420, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93420, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Harloe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93420?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93420.
What is the racial composition of students in 93420?
93420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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