Best Schools in Avila Beach, CA
Avila Beach, CA has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,681 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Avila Beach greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Avila Beach, CA
The top high schools in Avila Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Luis Obispo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
Best Middle Schools in Avila Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Avila Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laguna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Judkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Avila Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Avila Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
2. C L Smith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Avila Beach, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Avila Beach, CA has a total population of 827 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Avila Beach, 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 Avila Beach, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Avila Beach, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Avila Beach, 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 Avila Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Avila Beach, CA
How many schools are in Avila Beach, CA?
Avila Beach, CA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,681 students in total.
How do schools in Avila Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Avila Beach score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Avila Beach greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Avila Beach?
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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