Students
3,037
enrolled at the 4 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93401.
San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo County
Schools in ZIP code 93401
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93401 have Scope Scores from 76 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93401 score highest?
Sinsheimer Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 83 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Sinsheimer Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified · 93401 · Grades K–6
412930% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 2
Los Ranchos Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified · 93401 · Grades K–6
442729% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 81st percentile
Rank 3
Hawthorne Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified · 93401 · Grades Pre–K–6
272548% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
14in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93401 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.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 93401 stand?
San Luis Obispo High has a Scope Score of 85. That is higher than 84 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 93401.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
San Luis Obispo High
San Luis Coastal Unified · 93401 · Grades 9–12
362341% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 84th percentile
No public middle school we score has an address in ZIP code 93401.See the middle schools in San Luis Obispo →
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 an address in ZIP code 93401.
Does living in ZIP code 93401 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
4 private schools have an address in ZIP code 93401. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Old Mission School93401 · 299 students
- Mission College Prep High School93401 · 273 students
- Lindamood-Bell Academy93401 · 128 students
- Montessori Childrens School93401 · 54 students
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No charter school has an address in ZIP code 93401 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?
3,037 students go to the 4 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93401. 37 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
24–54%
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 ZIP code 93401?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93401 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93401 have Scope Scores from 76 to 84. Of those, 2 are Strong and 1 is Solid. ZIP code 93401 has one public high school we score. San Luis Obispo High has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 84th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93401 rank highest?
Sinsheimer Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 83rd percentile. San Luis Obispo High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 84th 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 ZIP code 93401 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93401 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 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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San Luis Coastal Unified
The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a San Luis Obispo address in ZIP code 93401. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary 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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