For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 489 students in Cambria, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cambria, CA are Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cambria, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambria Grammar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Lucia Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schoolhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cambria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cambria, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cambria, CA include Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar.
How many public schools are located in Cambria?
4 public schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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