For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,317 students in Paso Robles, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 309 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Paso Robles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Paso Robles, CA are Kermit King Elementary School, Pat Butler Elementary School and Paso Robles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paso Robles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paso Robles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paso Robles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Schoolhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Cappy Culver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
George H. Flamson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 36th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Winifred Pifer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Glen Speck Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 17th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Gr: 10-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Paso Robles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Gr: 7-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paso Robles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Paso Robles, CA include Kermit King Elementary School, Pat Butler Elementary School and Paso Robles High School.
How many public schools are located in Paso Robles?
14 public schools are located in Paso Robles.
What percentage of students in Paso Robles go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Paso Robles are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Paso Robles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Paso Robles include: Virginia Peterson Elementary School vs. Pat Butler Elementary School, Kermit King Elementary School vs. Pat Butler Elementary School, George H. Flamson Middle School vs. Almond Acres Charter Academy
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