For the 2024 school year, there are 60 public elementary schools serving 19,827 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Ocean View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 San Luis Obispo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Grades: 4-6
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 San Luis Bay Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5785 Los Ranchos Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4075
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4075
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Monarch Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Sinsheimer Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2755 Augusta St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4088
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4088
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Jaycee Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4030
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4030
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Grades: K-6
| 587 students
Rank: #99.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Old Co Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Sch Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Monterey Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
San Benito Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Rank: #1616.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Cappy Culver Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 W. Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Loma Vista Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Ed Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2222.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Schhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2323.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2424.
San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2525.
Parkfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70585 Parkfield Coalinga Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Rank: #2626.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #2727.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Rank: #2828.
Cayucos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #2929.
Los Osos Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 El Moro St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #3030.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Grades: 4-8
| 164 students
Rank: #3131.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5105 O'donovan Rd.
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
Rank: #3232.
Grover Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 N. Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Daniel Lewis Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #3535.
Grover Beach Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 S. 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
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San Luis Obispo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Independence Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 7010
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Grades: 4-6
| 3 students
Marie C. Romero High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4545 Airport Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Grades: 8-12
| 164 students
Mark Twain Academies (Closed 2009)
Charter School
200 Foothill Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Shandon Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
101 S. First St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Ocean View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
60 public elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
San Luis Obispo County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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