Schools in 93401 — San Luis Obispo, California: 93401 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
93401 has 4 ranked schools in San Luis Obispo, averaging a Scope Score of 53.5/100 — 8.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 41.6 to 62.0, a 20.4-point spread.
How 93401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Luis Obispo High with a Scope Score of 62 and 36.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93401. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93401 averages 17.2%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93401 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93401 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93401 | San Luis Obispo | 4 | Solid 53.5/100 | — |
| 93402 | Los Osos | 3 | Solid 52.4/100 | -1.2 |
| 93405 | San Luis Obispo | 7 | Developing 46.9/100 | -6.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93401
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All schools in 93401
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo High San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 36.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 43.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 39.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 31.7% | Developing 42/100 |
Schools in 93401 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.
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