Students
4,667
enrolled at the 8 public schools with a Arroyo Grande address.
Arroyo Grande · San Luis Obispo County
Schools in Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande’s 3 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 78 to 90.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Arroyo Grande score highest?
Branch Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 90. That is higher than 94 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Branch Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades K–6
493120% below the standard
Scope Score 90Strong · 94th percentile
Rank 2
Ocean View Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades K–6
323335% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 3
Harloe Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades K–6
272647% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
6in 100
The average Arroyo Grande elementary school had 6 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Arroyo Grande score highest?
Paulding Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 80 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Paulding Middle
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades 7–8
283042% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 80th percentile
Rank 2
Mesa Middle
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades 7–8
162163% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in Arroyo Grande score highest?
Arroyo Grande High is highest, with a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 71 in 100 California high schools we score.
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Rank 1
Arroyo Grande High
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades 9–12
292447% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 2
Pacific View Academy
Lucia Mar Unified · 93420 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1973% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 19th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Lopez Continuation HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with a Arroyo Grande address.
Does living in Arroyo Grande decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
3 private schools have a Arroyo Grande address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- St. Patricks Catholic School93420 · 243 students
- Valley View Adventist Junior Academy93420 · 72 students
- Arroyo Grande Montessori School93420 · 6 students
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No charter school has a Arroyo Grande address in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
4,667 students go to the 8 public schools with a Arroyo Grande address. 49 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
34–54%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
6in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Arroyo Grande?
Are the public schools in Arroyo Grande good?
Arroyo Grande’s 3 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 78 to 90. Of those, 1 is Strong and 2 are Solid. Arroyo Grande’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 74 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Developing. Arroyo Grande’s 2 public high schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 80. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Arroyo Grande rank highest?
Branch Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 90. It is Strong, at the 94th percentile. Paulding Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 80th percentile. Arroyo Grande High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 71st percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Arroyo Grande compare with California?
The average Arroyo Grande elementary school had 6 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Lucia Mar Unified
The district that runs the public schools here.
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School districts
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Arroyo Grande address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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