Top Rankings
Atascadero Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,337 students in Atascadero Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Atascadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,337 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Atascadero Unified School District, which is ranked #565 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#565 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
95 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,283 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
56%
# Black Students
51 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,608 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
60%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
444
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
300
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
378
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,458 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,264
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,458
$18,396
Best Atascadero Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Grades: 4-8
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Grades: K-5
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
San Benito Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Atascadero Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #88.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #99.
Atascadero High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5105 O'donovan Rd.
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Grades: K-5
| 68 students
Rank: #1212.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,337 students.
What is the rank of Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District is ranked #565 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atascadero Unified School District?
60% of Atascadero Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Atascadero Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,458 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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