📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
10 Rated Districts in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Metro Area
CAASPP 2023–24 · percentile among California districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Luis Coastal Unified School District | San Luis Obispo | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Cayucos Elementary School District | Cayucos | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District | San Miguel | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #4 | Templeton Unified School District | Templeton | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | Lucia Mar Unified School District | Arroyo Grande | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #6 | Atascadero Unified School District | Atascadero | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #7 | Paso Robles Joint Unified School District | Paso Robles | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #8 | San Miguel Joint Union Elementary School District | San Miguel | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #9 | Coast Unified School District | Cambria | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #10 | Shandon Joint Unified School District | Shandon | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
Best School Districts in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from CAASPP 2023–24 (California) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area, the highest-rated is San Luis Coastal Unified School District (San Luis Obispo), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.