Elementary Schools in San Luis Obispo, California: San Luis Obispo schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
San Luis Obispo, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.8/100 — 11.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter at 77/100, where 47.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Luis Obispo schools average 37.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Solid 56.8/100 | 37.7% | +11.9 |
| High | 4 | Developing 36.2/100 | 9.9% | -7.5 |
How San Luis Obispo schools compare
San Luis Obispo has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.8/100 — 11.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter with a Scope Score of 77 and 47.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Luis Obispo schools average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in San Luis Obispo averages 14.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in San Luis Obispo
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Every school in San Luis Obispo
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Coastal Unified Strong All-Around | 47.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo High San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 36.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Strong All-Around | 36.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 43.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Pacheco Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Culture First | 28.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 39.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 38.0% | Solid 54/100 |
| 8 | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 31.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Pacific Beach High San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Culture First | 1.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 11 | San Luis Obispo County Community San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Private Schools in San Luis Obispo
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology