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Best San Luis Obispo County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 2,509 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include San Luis Obispo Christian Academy, St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool, and Coastal Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $12,674, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,461.
65% of private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Luis Obispo County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastal Christian School
Coastal Christian School Photo - Jesus is welcome into all of our classrooms. From K-12 our students learn to see life through a Biblical world view.
(Christian)
(1)
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Old Mission School
Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School
(Catholic)
761 Broad Street
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
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
San Luis Obispo Christian Academy
(Christian)
2075 Johnson Ave
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
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
(Seventh Day Adventist)
940 Templeton Hills Rd
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
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Gr: K-8 | 66 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
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
3025 Monterey Rd
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
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
416 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836
Gr: 3-12 | 35 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Berkeley
Special Education School
1625 Shattuck Ave Ste 250
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
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North County Christian School
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(Christian)
6225 Atascadero Mall
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
900 Tucker Ave
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
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
940 Creston Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0335
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wishing Well School
880 Manzanita Dr
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 235-4401
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Luis Obispo County, California

San Luis Obispo County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9317
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Po Box 1674
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
Gr: K | 68 students
51 W Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-6546
Gr: K-6 | 36 students

Overview

This County (San Luis Obispo County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,509 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
203 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1270

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,674
$17,461
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,671
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$32.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
38 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
44 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,558 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,916 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
718 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include San Luis Obispo Christian Academy, St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool, and Coastal Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
19 private elementary schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in San Luis Obispo County?
The average tuition cost is $12,674, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,461.
How diverse are private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in San Luis Obispo County?
65% of private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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