Schools in San Luis Obispo, California (2025)
11 schools · 5,788 students · 9 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 437.
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Ranked schools in San Luis Obispo
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 186Bellevue-Santa Fe CharterSan Luis Obispo · Charter Elementary92% Math proficiency · 163 students
- 284Teach ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Middle92% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 379Los Ranchos ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 475Bishop's Peak ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 575Sinsheimer ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 672Laguna MiddleSan Luis Obispo · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 780 students
- 767San Luis Obispo HighSan Luis Obispo · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,678 students
- 857Hawthorne ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 955Pacheco ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 1049C L Smith ElementarySan Luis Obispo · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 1112Grizzly ChalleNGe CharterSan Luis Obispo · Charter High2.5% Math proficiency · 241 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 86.2 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 2 | Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 3 | Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 4 | Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 5 | Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 6 | Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 780 |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.0 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,678 |
| 8 | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 9 | Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 10 | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 11 | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo · High · Grades 10–12 | Charter | 11.7 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 241 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in San Luis Obispo?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is the highest-ranked school in San Luis Obispo with a Success Index (US) of 86.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo has 11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 5,788 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in San Luis Obispo?
The median Enrollment across schools in San Luis Obispo is 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.