For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,160 students in Los Osos, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Osos, CA are Monarch Grove Elementary School, Los Osos Middle School and Baywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Osos, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Los Osos have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Los Osos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monarch Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Los Osos Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 El Moro St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Ninth St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Los Osos, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Osos, CA include Monarch Grove Elementary School, Los Osos Middle School and Baywood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Los Osos?
3 public elementary schools are located in Los Osos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Osos?
Los Osos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Los Osos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Los Osos include: Monarch Grove Elementary School vs. Baywood Elementary School, Baywood Elementary School vs. Monarch Grove Elementary School
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