For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 2,951 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA (there are 83 public schools, serving 31,982 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Mission College Prep High School, Old Mission School, and Coastal Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $14,514, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
Top Ranked San Luis Obispo County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
682 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Old Mission School![Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School]( "Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School")
(Catholic)
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133
Daycare / Preschool
1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1267
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1267
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
San Luis Obispo Christian Academy
(Christian)
2075 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-1146
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-1146
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Tuition listed
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Templeton Hills7th-day Adventist School![Templeton Hills7th-day Adventist School Photo - Maryann during cooking class]( "Templeton Hills7th-day Adventist School Photo - Maryann during cooking class")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
940 Templeton Hills Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1638
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1638
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy![Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org]( "Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acts Advanced Christian Training Schools
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
P.O. Box 1677
Atascadero, CA 93423
(805) 242-6053
Atascadero, CA 93423
(805) 242-6053
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
3025 Monterey Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-5068
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-5068
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
880 Laureate Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 453-6161
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 453-6161
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dandy Lion Montessori School
Montessori School
1089 Baden Ave
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-1735
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-1735
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Berkeley
Special Education School
1625 Shattuck Ave Ste 250
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 649-7618
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 649-7618
Gr: 2-8 | 3 students
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
4200 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North County Christian School![North County Christian School Photo - Have a question? North County Christian School brings answers - high academics, safety, small classes and individualization, God-honoring instructors and curriculum. Call or go to the website for more info.]( "North County Christian School Photo - Have a question? North County Christian School brings answers - high academics, safety, small classes and individualization, God-honoring instructors and curriculum. Call or go to the website for more info.")
(Christian)
6225 Atascadero Mall
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-4457
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 Tucker Ave
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0304
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Lucia School
Alternative School
1460 Plum Orchard Ln
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2217
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2217
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
940 Creston Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0335
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0335
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Luis Obispo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Coast Montessori School (Closed 2014)
Montessori School
600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9317
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9317
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Heartland Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
Po Box 1674
Morro Bay, CA 93443
(805) 995-1941
Morro Bay, CA 93443
(805) 995-1941
Gr: K-8
Pacific Coast Christian School (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
Gr: K | 68 students
51 W Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-6546
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-6546
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Mission College Prep High School, Old Mission School, and Coastal Christian School.
How many private schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
23 private schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
How much do private schools cost in San Luis Obispo County?
The average tuition cost is $14,514, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
How diverse are private schools in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Luis Obispo County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in San Luis Obispo County 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 County?
Which private schools in San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in San Luis Obispo County include: San Luis Obispo Christian Academy vs. San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, Mission College Prep High School vs. San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, St. Rose Catholic School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
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