For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 171 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 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
New Cuyama, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
Gr: K-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 154:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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?
3 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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