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Best 93438 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,251 students in 93438, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93438, CA are Crestview Elementary School, Buena Vista Elementary School and Manzanita Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93438 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93438, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 93438, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Manzanita Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
991 Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Miguelito Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 West Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
621 West North Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
324 South A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Gr: K-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 North W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
La Honda Steam Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 North A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Gr: K-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 East Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93438, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93438, CA include Crestview Elementary School, Buena Vista Elementary School and Manzanita Public Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93438?
11 public elementary schools are located in 93438.
What is the racial composition of students in 93438?
93438 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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