For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 347 students in Pismo Beach, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pismo Beach, CA is Shell Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pismo Beach, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pismo Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Pismo Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Pismo Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Foothill Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pismo Beach, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pismo Beach, CA include Shell Beach Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pismo Beach?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pismo Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Pismo Beach?
Pismo Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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