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Best Schools in 93453, CA
93453, CA has 28 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,278 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 93453 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 93453, CA
The top high schools in 93453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Coast New Tech High
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. San Luis Obispo High
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
3. Arroyo Grande High
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
4. Morro Bay High
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
5. Atascadero High
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
6. Wasco High
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Wasco Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
7. Taft Union High
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Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
8. Shandon High
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Shandon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in 93453, CA
The top middle schools in 93453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teach Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 167 Students
2. Laguna Middle
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 789 Students
3. Los Osos Middle
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
4. Fine Arts Academy
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 183 Students
5. Paulding Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 536 Students
6. Judkins Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 458 Students
7. Atascadero Middle
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
8. A. M. Thomas Middle
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Lost Hills Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 93453, CA
The top elementary schools in 93453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Branch Elementary
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 244 Students
2. Bishop's Peak Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 369 Students
3. Mckittrick Elementary
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Mckittrick Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 79 Students
4. San Gabriel Elementary
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
5. Del Mar Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
6. Santa Margarita Elementary
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
7. Pacheco Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 482 Students
8. Creston Elementary
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 71 Students
9. Lost Hills Elementary
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Lost Hills Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
10. Shandon Elementary
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Shandon Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 93453, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
93453, CA has a total population of 2,989 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 93453, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93453, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93453, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93453, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 93453, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 93453, CA
How many schools are in 93453, CA?
93453, CA has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,278 students in total.
How do schools in 93453 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 93453 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 93453 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93453?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations