For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 314 students in Cambria, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambria, CA are Cambria Grammar and Santa Lucia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cambria, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cambria Grammar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Santa Lucia Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schoolhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambria, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambria, CA include Cambria Grammar and Santa Lucia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cambria?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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