For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,311 students in 93401, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA are Sinsheimer Elementary School, Los Ranchos Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93401 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93401, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 370 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
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 415 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
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA include Sinsheimer Elementary School, Los Ranchos Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93401?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93401.
What is the racial composition of students in 93401?
93401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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