San Luis Obispo County Public Schools
San Luis Obispo County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
83
public schools
Total Enrollment
32,598
students
School Districts
12
districts
How to use the San Luis Obispo County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
San Luis Obispo County has 12 district entries. Lucia Mar Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.
School records are spread across 17 listed communities. San Luis Obispo has the most listed schools, with 16 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 45 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
83
in San Luis Obispo County
Reported Enrollment
32,598
82 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
3
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in San Luis Obispo County
Lucia Mar Unified
San Luis Coastal Unified
Paso Robles Joint Unified
Atascadero Unified
Templeton Unified
San Miguel Joint Union
Coast Unified
Almond Acres Charter Academy District
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Cayucos Elementary
83 Public Schools in San Luis Obispo County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 83 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Profile | Paso Robles Joint Unified | Paso Robles, 93447City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,093 |
| Arroyo Grande High | Profile | Lucia Mar Unified | Arroyo Grande, 93420Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,991 |
| San Luis Obispo High | Profile | San Luis Coastal Unified | San Luis Obispo, 93401City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,644 |
| Atascadero High | Profile | Atascadero Unified | Atascadero, 93422Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,173 |
| Nipomo High | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Nipomo, 93444Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 891 |
| Atascadero Middle | Listed only | Atascadero Unified | Atascadero, 93422Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 835 |
| Morro Bay High | Listed only | San Luis Coastal Unified | Morro Bay, 93442Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 795 |
| Laguna Middle | Listed only | San Luis Coastal Unified | San Luis Obispo, 93405City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 789 |
| Templeton High | Listed only | Templeton Unified | Templeton, 93465Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 775 |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Listed only | Paso Robles Joint Unified | Paso Robles, 93447City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 665 |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Listed only | Paso Robles Joint Unified | Paso Robles, 93447City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 653 |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Listed only | Paso Robles Joint Unified | Paso Robles, 93447City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 624 |
| Dana Elementary | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Nipomo, 93444Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 600 |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Nipomo, 93444Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 594 |
| Harloe Elementary | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Arroyo Grande, 93420Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 581 |
| Los Osos Middle | Listed only | San Luis Coastal Unified | Los Osos, 93402Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 539 |
| Paulding Middle | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Arroyo Grande, 93420Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 536 |
| Ocean View Elementary | Listed only | Lucia Mar Unified | Arroyo Grande, 93420Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 525 |
| Pacheco Elementary | Listed only | San Luis Coastal Unified | San Luis Obispo, 93405City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 482 |
| Templeton Middle | Listed only | Templeton Unified | Templeton, 93465Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 475 |
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles Joint Unified
Paso Robles, 93447 / City: Small
Arroyo Grande High
Lucia Mar Unified
Arroyo Grande, 93420 / Suburb: Small
San Luis Obispo High
San Luis Coastal Unified
San Luis Obispo, 93401 / City: Small
Atascadero High
Atascadero Unified
Atascadero, 93422 / Suburb: Small
Nipomo High
Lucia Mar Unified
Nipomo, 93444 / Town: Fringe
Atascadero Middle
Atascadero Unified
Atascadero, 93422 / Suburb: Small
Morro Bay High
San Luis Coastal Unified
Morro Bay, 93442 / Town: Fringe
Laguna Middle
San Luis Coastal Unified
San Luis Obispo, 93405 / City: Small
Templeton High
Templeton Unified
Templeton, 93465 / Suburb: Small
Daniel Lewis Middle
Paso Robles Joint Unified
Paso Robles, 93447 / City: Small
George H. Flamson Middle
Paso Robles Joint Unified
Paso Robles, 93447 / City: Small
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified
Paso Robles, 93447 / City: Small
Dana Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
Nipomo, 93444 / Town: Fringe
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
Nipomo, 93444 / Town: Fringe
Harloe Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
Arroyo Grande, 93420 / Suburb: Small
Los Osos Middle
San Luis Coastal Unified
Los Osos, 93402 / Town: Fringe
Paulding Middle
Lucia Mar Unified
Arroyo Grande, 93420 / Suburb: Small
Ocean View Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
Arroyo Grande, 93420 / Suburb: Small
Pacheco Elementary
San Luis Coastal Unified
San Luis Obispo, 93405 / City: Small
Templeton Middle
Templeton Unified
Templeton, 93465 / Suburb: Small
San Luis Obispo County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which San Luis Obispo County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the San Luis Obispo County public school directory?
The directory lists 83 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in San Luis Obispo County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this San Luis Obispo County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some San Luis Obispo County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in San Luis Obispo County?
Start with the 12 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this San Luis Obispo County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.