For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Shandon, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Shandon, CA are Shandon High School and Shandon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shandon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shandon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shandon, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shandon High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South First St.
Shandon, CA 93461
(805) 238-0286
Shandon, CA 93461
(805) 238-0286
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Shandon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 South First St.
Shandon, CA 93461
(805) 238-1782
Shandon, CA 93461
(805) 238-1782
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shandon, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shandon, CA include Shandon High School and Shandon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shandon?
2 public schools are located in Shandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Shandon?
Shandon public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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