Best 93449 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 330 students in 93449, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 93449, CA is Shell Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 93449 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93449, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93449, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93449, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93449, CA include Shell Beach Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93449?
1 public elementary schools are located in 93449.
What is the racial composition of students in 93449?
93449 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links