For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 64 students in Big Sur, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Big Sur, CA are Pacific Valley (K-12) and Captain Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sur, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Big Sur have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Big Sur, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Valley (K-12)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69325 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Captain Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2452
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2452
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Sur, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Big Sur, CA include Pacific Valley (K-12) and Captain Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Big Sur?
3 public schools are located in Big Sur.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sur?
Big Sur 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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