For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 484 students in San Miguel, CA.
The top ranked public schools in San Miguel, CA are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Parkfield Elementary School and Lillian Larsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Miguel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Miguel, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Parkfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70585 Parkfield Coalinga Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Larsen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 L St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
San Miguel, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shandon Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
101 S. First St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Miguel, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Miguel, CA include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Parkfield Elementary School and Lillian Larsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Miguel, CA?
3 public schools are located in San Miguel, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel, CA?
San Miguel, CA public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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