For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 960 students in 93401, CA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,961 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in 93401, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 93401, CA include Mission College Prep High School, Old Mission School, and San Luis Obispo Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked 93401 California Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Gr: K-12 | 193 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 93401, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 93401, CA include Mission College Prep High School, Old Mission School, and San Luis Obispo Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in 93401?
6 private schools are located in 93401.
How diverse are private schools in 93401?
93401 private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 93401 go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in 93401 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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