For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,521 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Harloe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arroyo Grande, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arroyo Grande have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Arroyo Grande, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Arroyo Grande, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, Branch Elementary School and Harloe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
4 public elementary schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arroyo Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arroyo Grande include: Branch Elementary School vs. Ocean View Elementary School, Harloe Elementary School vs. Ocean View Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School vs. Harloe Elementary School
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