For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 347 students in Pismo Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Pismo Beach, CA is Shell Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pismo Beach, CA public elementary school 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 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pismo Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pismo Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Pismo Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pismo Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pismo Beach, CA include Shell Beach Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pismo Beach?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pismo Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Pismo Beach?
Pismo Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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