For the 2023-24 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 32,907 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA (there are 26 private schools, serving 2,870 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Los Ranchos 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Luis Obispo County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Laguna Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4055
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4055
Grades: 7-8
| 729 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.
Templeton High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #99.
San Luis Obispo High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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 - 1210. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 2114. - 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: #14 - 2114. - 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: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old Co Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 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: #14 - 2114. - 21.
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: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Pacific Beach High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 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: #14 - 2114. - 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.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old Co Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2525.
Paso Robles High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,154 students
Rank: #2626.
Morro Bay High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #2727.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Del Mar Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Sequoia St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #3131.
Baywood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 Ninth St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3232.
C L Smith Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Balboa St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4094
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4094
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: #3333.
Pacheco Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #3434.
Coast Union High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #3535.
Santa Lucia Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Grades: 6-8
| 116 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 schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Los Ranchos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
84 public schools are located in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
What percentage of students in San Luis Obispo County, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
San Luis Obispo County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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