For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 389 students in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Grizzly Challenge Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Luis Obispo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
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
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Grizzly Challenge Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Mendocino Ave. Camp San Lu
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
Grades: 10-12
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo, CA include Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Grizzly Challenge Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo?
2 public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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