For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 324 students in Cambria, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cambria, CA are Cambria Grammar and Santa Lucia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cambria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 elementary schools in Cambria, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cambria, CA include Cambria Grammar and Santa Lucia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cambria?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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