Best 93444 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,625 students in 93444, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93444, CA are Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School, Dana Elementary School and Nipomo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93444 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93444, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93444, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Nipomo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93444, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93444, CA include Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School, Dana Elementary School and Nipomo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93444?
3 public elementary schools are located in 93444.
What is the racial composition of students in 93444?
93444 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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