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Santa Lucia School

1460 Plum Orchard Ln
Templeton, CA 93465

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Tel: (805) 434-2217

www.santaluciaschool.org

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Since 1985 Santa Lucia School has been instilling a love of learning in an atmosphere offering supportive guidance, a connection to the natural world and our greater community, and peaceful conflict resolution.

It is a cooperative environment where parents, teachers and peers work together to bring forth and appreciate the very best in each child.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild

Year Founded

1985

School Calendar

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,800

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Admissions Director

Shirley Magnusson

Admissions Associate

Melanie Chon

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Since its humble beginnings in a converted garage 30 years ago, Santa Lucia School has been providing a holistic, educational alternative for families in San Luis Obispo County, California. Our school, which now sits on 5 pastoral acres in rural Templeton, CA, embodies the principles of our natural surroundings.Celebrating life through constant contact with the natural world allows a deep love and respect for nature to develop. Our classrooms, outdoor spaces and frequent field trips illuminate the wonder of the world outside. Providing experiences in nature forms a sound physiological foundation, within and without. Here on our beautiful campus students are encouraged to both explore and reflect. Learning is a way of living. All children start life intrinsically motivated to explore the world around them. They have a healthy appetite for challenge. They are born with fullness of spirit and talent that will develop and unfold over the course of a lifetime.

Source: Verified school update

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Santa Lucia School's tuition is approximately $9,800 for private students.

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The application deadline for Santa Lucia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $12,674 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Luis Obispo County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).