For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,625 students in Nipomo, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nipomo, 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.
Nipomo, CA public elementary schools 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 Nipomo 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 Public Elementary Schools in Nipomo, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
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 Nipomo, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nipomo, CA include Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School, Dana Elementary School and Nipomo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nipomo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nipomo.
What is the racial composition of students in Nipomo?
Nipomo 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).
Which public elementary schools in Nipomo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nipomo include: Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School vs. Dana Elementary School, Dana Elementary School vs. Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
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