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Best Schools in Morro Bay, CA
Morro Bay, CA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,990 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Morro Bay exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morro Bay, CA
The top high schools in Morro Bay, 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. Atascadero High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
3. Coast Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coast Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morro Bay, CA
The top middle schools in Morro Bay, 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. Atascadero Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morro Bay, CA
The top elementary schools in Morro Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cayucos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayucos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 171 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. Creston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 71 Students
6. Baywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morro Bay, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morro Bay, CA has a total population of 11,392 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morro Bay, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morro Bay, CA
How many schools are in Morro Bay, CA?
Morro Bay, CA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,990 students in total.
How do schools in Morro Bay perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Morro Bay score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Morro Bay exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morro Bay?
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: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Morro Bay
2 of 2 schools in Morro Bay carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Morro Bay. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.