For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in San Ardo, CA.
The top-ranked public school in San Ardo, CA is San Ardo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Ardo, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Ardo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Ardo, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Ardo Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62428 Center St.
San Ardo, CA 93450
(831) 627-2520
San Ardo, CA 93450
(831) 627-2520
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in San Ardo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Ardo, CA include San Ardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Ardo?
1 public schools are located in San Ardo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Ardo?
San Ardo public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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