For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,887 students in Arroyo Grande, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 498 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, Harloe Elementary School and Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arroyo Grande, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Arroyo Grande have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arroyo Grande, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Grande High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #77.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Arroyo Grande, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, Harloe Elementary School and Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arroyo Grande, CA?
8 public schools are located in Arroyo Grande, CA.
What percentage of students in Arroyo Grande, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Arroyo Grande, CA public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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