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Best Schools in Atascadero, CA
Atascadero, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,161 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Atascadero meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atascadero, CA
The top high schools in Atascadero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morro Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
2. Templeton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 775 Students
3. Atascadero High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
4. Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (ace)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
5. Paloma Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atascadero, CA
The top middle schools in Atascadero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Osos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
2. Fine Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 183 Students
3. Templeton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
4. Atascadero Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atascadero, CA
The top elementary schools in Atascadero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monterey Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. San Gabriel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
3. Del Mar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
4. Santa Margarita Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
5. Vineyard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 419 Students
6. San Benito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
7. Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 359 Students
8. Childrens House Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Childrens House Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
9. North County Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North County Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 122 Students
10. Templeton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Templeton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atascadero, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atascadero, CA has a total population of 32,211 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atascadero, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atascadero, 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 Atascadero, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atascadero, CA
How many schools are in Atascadero, CA?
Atascadero, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,161 students in total.
How do schools in Atascadero perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Atascadero score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Atascadero meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atascadero?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Atascadero
9 of 9 schools in Atascadero carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 4C: 2D: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Atascadero. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.