For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 156 students in El Nido, CA.
The top-ranked public school in El Nido, CA is El Nido Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Nido, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Nido have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Nido, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Nido Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 East El Nido Rd.
El Nido, CA 95317
(209) 385-8420
El Nido, CA 95317
(209) 385-8420
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in El Nido, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in El Nido, CA include El Nido Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Nido?
2 public schools are located in El Nido.
What is the racial composition of students in El Nido?
El Nido public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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