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Schools in 93402 — Los Osos, California

93402 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.8 — 10.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 47.5 to 59.4, a 11.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.9
47.5 – 59.4
Avg Exceeded %
32.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93402 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Monarch Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 39.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 93402 averages 16.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93402 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93402
93402Los Osos3Solid
53.8/100
—
93401San Luis Obispo4Solid
58.7/100
+4.9
93405San Luis Obispo6Developing
43.7/100
-10.1

School archetypes in 93402

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93402 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 93402

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monarch Grove Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base
39.4%Solid
59/100
2Los Osos Middle
San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum
30.5%Solid
54/100
3Baywood Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified Growth Engine
25.9%Developing
48/100

Schools in 93402 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 93402

  • 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 Los Osos good?
Los Osos's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.8/100, which is 10.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.0% 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 Los Osos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Osos is Monarch Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 39.4% 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 Los Osos schools compare to the state average?
Los Osos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 47.5 to 59.4, a 11.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Osos?
Los Osos has 3 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.

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