For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 489 students in Cambria, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA are Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cambria, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambria Grammar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Lucia Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schoolhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cambria, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cambria, CA include Leffingwell High (Continuation School), Coast Union High School and Cambria Grammar.
How many public schools are located in Cambria?
4 public schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria 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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