For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,039 students in Morro Bay, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA are Morro Bay High School and Del Mar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morro Bay, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morro Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Morro Bay, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morro Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Sequoia St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA include Morro Bay High School and Del Mar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morro Bay?
2 public schools are located in Morro Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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