For the 2025 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 31,982 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,951 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 Monarch Grove 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 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Luis Obispo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Grades: 4-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Monarch Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
| 1,650 students
Rank: #88.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Cayucos Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1010.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 845 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
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
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 11 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Schoolhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2020.
Morro Bay High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #2121.
Los Osos Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 El Moro St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
C L Smith Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 Balboa St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4094
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4094
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #2424.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #2525.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #3030.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #3333.
Parkfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70585 Parkfield Coalinga Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Rank: #3434.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3535.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Grades: K-5
| 380 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
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 619 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
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 2020)
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 2023)
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 Monarch Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
83 public schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
What percentage of students in San Luis Obispo County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo County 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?
San Luis Obispo County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Luis Obispo County include: Laguna Middle School vs. Los Osos Middle School, Judkins Middle School vs. Paulding Middle School, Los Osos Middle School vs. Laguna Middle School
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