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San Luis Obispo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,514 students in San Luis Obispo, CA, 20% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of private schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,514
  • Average Tuition: $20,879
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View San Luis Obispo, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,514
  • Average Tuition: $20,879
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View San Luis Obispo, CA School Trends

Top Ranked San Luis Obispo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christ Classical School
Christ Classical School
Gr: K-6 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
880 Laureate Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 453-6161
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Mission College Prep High School Photo
Mission College Prep High School
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
682 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
(1)
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Old Mission School Photo
Old Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
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Map of Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133
Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1267
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San Luis Obispo Classical Academy Photo
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
(2)
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Map of Lindamood Bell Academy
Lindamood Bell Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 35 students
416 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836
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Map of Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
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Map of Montessori Childrens School
Montessori Childrens School
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Montessori School
4200 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
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Map of San Luis Obispo Christian Academy
San Luis Obispo Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 43 students
Christian
2075 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-1146
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San Luis Obispo, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of San Luis Obispo Christian School
San Luis Obispo Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Christian
51 W Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-6546
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San Luis Obispo, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,514
Students
$20,879
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Luis Obispo)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,514 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
26%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
41 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
80 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
40 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
661 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
617 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
41%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
122 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,879
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,980
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Luis Obispo, CA include Christ Classical School, Old Mission School, and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy.
How many private schools are located in San Luis Obispo?
9 private schools are located in San Luis Obispo.
How diverse are private schools in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in San Luis Obispo go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Luis Obispo?
44% of private schools in San Luis Obispo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in San Luis Obispo are often viewed compared to one another?

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