For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,807 students in 93401, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 986 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 93401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93401, CA are Sinsheimer Elementary School, Los Ranchos Elementary School and San Luis Obispo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93401 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93401, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sinsheimer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
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: #22.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
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: #33.
San Luis Obispo High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
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: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: n/an/a
Peep - Prepare
Special Education School
1500 Lizzie St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93401, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93401, CA include Sinsheimer Elementary School, Los Ranchos Elementary School and San Luis Obispo High School.
How many public schools are located in 93401, CA?
5 public schools are located in 93401, CA.
What percentage of students in 93401, CA go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 93401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93401, CA?
93401, CA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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