Best Pismo Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in Pismo Beach, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 250 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Pismo Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Pismo Beach, CA are Shell Beach Elementary School and Judkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pismo Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pismo Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).