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Best San Luis Obispo County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 58 public elementary schools serving 18,893 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Monarch Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 San Luis Obispo County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Gr: 4-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 San Luis Bay Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Monarch Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5785 Los Ranchos Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4075
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Cayucos Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Sinsheimer Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2755 Augusta St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4088
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Monterey Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
451 Jaycee Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4030
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Schoolhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Los Osos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 El Moro St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
C L Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1375 Balboa St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4094
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Gr: 4-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1330 Ninth St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Parkfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70585 Parkfield Coalinga Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 463-2331
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
San Benito Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
Atascadero Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Sequoia St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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San Luis Obispo County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 7-12
Daniel Lewis Middle School (Closed 2024)
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Independence Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 7010
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Marie C. Romero High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4545 Airport Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Gr: 8-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Mark Twain Academies (Closed 2009)
200 Foothill Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Gr: 7-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Gr: 11-12
Shandon Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
101 S. First St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
Gr: 7-12
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Gr: 5-12 | 2 students
Templeton Early College High School (Closed 2014)
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Teach Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Monarch Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
58 public elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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