Best Schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA has a total of 106 schools including 27 high schools, 19 middle schools and 56 elementary schools. A total of 37,151 students attend San Luis Obispo County, CA schools. On average, schools in San Luis Obispo County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Luis Obispo County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA has 27 high schools with 12,859 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in San Luis Obispo County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Luis Obispo County underperform expectations.
1. Templeton High
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Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 775 Students
2. San Luis Obispo High
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
3. Leffingwell High (continuation)
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Coast Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
4. Morro Bay High
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
5. Paso Robles High
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Paso Robles Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2093 Students
6. Templeton Independent Study High
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Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
7. Independence High
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Paso Robles Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
8. Coast Union High
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Coast Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
9. Eagle Canyon High
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Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
10. San Luis Obispo County Community
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San Luis Obispo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA has 19 middle schools with 7,106 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in San Luis Obispo County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Luis Obispo County greatly exceed expectations.
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. Templeton Middle
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Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
4. Los Osos Middle
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
5. Santa Lucia Middle
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Coast Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 121 Students
6. Mesa Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students
7. Fine Arts Academy
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 183 Students
8. Paulding Middle
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Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 536 Students
9. Atascadero Middle
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Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
10. Daniel Lewis Middle
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Paso Robles Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA has 56 elementary schools with 16,985 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County exceed expectations.
1. Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
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Bellevue-santa Fe Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students
2. Sinsheimer Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 371 Students
3. Bishop's Peak Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 369 Students
4. Los Ranchos Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 450 Students
5. Cayucos Elementary
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Cayucos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students
6. Vineyard Elementary
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Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 419 Students
7. Monarch Grove Elementary
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San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
8. Mckittrick Elementary
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Mckittrick Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 79 Students
9. Almond Acres Charter Academy
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Almond Acres Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 462 Students
10. Pleasant Valley Elementary
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Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Luis Obispo County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Luis Obispo County, CA has a total population of 282,424 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Luis Obispo County, 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 San Luis Obispo County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Luis Obispo County, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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