Students
3,976
enrolled at the 9 public schools with a Atascadero address.
Atascadero · San Luis Obispo County
Schools in Atascadero
Atascadero’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 79.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Atascadero score highest?
Monterey Road Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 69 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Monterey Road Elementary
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades K–5
302842% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 2
San Gabriel Elementary
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades Pre–K–5
212356% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Rank 3
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades K–5
2069% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 4
San Benito Elementary
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades K–5
162064% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile
14in 100
The average Atascadero elementary school had 14 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 Atascadero score highest?
Fine Arts Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 72 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades 4–8
223048% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 72nd percentile
Rank 2
Atascadero Middle
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades 6–8
182557% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th 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 Atascadero score highest?
Atascadero High is highest, with a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 45 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Atascadero High
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades 9–12
242254% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
Rank 2
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
Atascadero Unified · 93422 · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.
151570% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 35th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Paloma Creek 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 Atascadero address.
Does living in Atascadero 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 Atascadero address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- North County Christian School93422 · 82 students
- Childrens House Montessori School93422 · 56 students
- ACTS Advanced Christian Training Schools93422 · 40 students
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No charter school has a Atascadero 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?
3,976 students go to the 9 public schools with a Atascadero address. 49 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
42–70%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
14in 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 Atascadero?
Are the public schools in Atascadero good?
Atascadero’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 79. Of those, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Atascadero’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 74 to 80. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Developing. Atascadero’s 2 public high schools have Scope Scores from 72 to 74. Of those, 2 are Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Atascadero rank highest?
Monterey Road Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 69th percentile. Fine Arts Academy is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 72nd percentile. Atascadero High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 45th 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 Atascadero compare with California?
The average Atascadero elementary school had 14 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.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Atascadero 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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