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Schools in 93405 — San Luis Obispo, California

93405 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 58.5, a 33.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.2
25.4 – 58.5
Avg Exceeded %
17.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 93405 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bishop's Peak Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 38.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 17.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93405. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93405 averages 27.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93405 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93405
93405San Luis Obispo6Developing
43.7/100
93402Los Osos3Solid
53.8/100
+10.1
93401San Luis Obispo4Solid
58.7/100
+15.0

School archetypes in 93405

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93405

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bishop's Peak Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified Strong All-Around
38.0%Solid
59/100
2C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum
36.2%Solid
58/100
3Pacheco Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified Culture First
28.4%Solid
54/100
4Pacific Beach High
San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Developing
34/100
5Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Culture First
1.9%Developing
32/100
6San Luis Obispo County Community
San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

Schools in 93405 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93405

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Luis Obispo good?
San Luis Obispo's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7/100, which is 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Luis Obispo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Luis Obispo is Bishop's Peak Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 38.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Luis Obispo schools compare to the state average?
San Luis Obispo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.4 to 58.5, a 33.2-point spread.
How many schools are in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.