For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 164 students in New Cuyama, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in New Cuyama, CA are Cuyama Valley High School and Cuyama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Cuyama, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in New Cuyama have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Cuyama, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyama Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Cuyama Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Madre High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Cuyama, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Cuyama, CA include Cuyama Valley High School and Cuyama Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Cuyama?
4 public schools are located in New Cuyama.
What is the racial composition of students in New Cuyama?
New Cuyama public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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