For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 860 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are Bellevue-santa Fe Charter, Almond Acres Charter Academy and Grizzly Challenge Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Luis Obispo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 San Luis Bay Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Grizzly Challenge Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Mendocino Ave. Camp San Lu
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
Grades: 10-12
| 225 students
San Luis Obispo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Independence Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 7010
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Grades: 4-6
| 3 students
Marie C. Romero High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4545 Airport Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Grades: 8-12
| 164 students
200 Foothill Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 709-8015
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Shandon Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
101 S. First St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 238-0286
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Templeton Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5846
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
960 Old County Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Bellevue-santa Fe Charter, Almond Acres Charter Academy and Grizzly Challenge Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
3 public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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