For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 978 students in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are Laguna Middle School, San Luis County Special Education and San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Luis Obispo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laguna Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4055
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4055
Grades: 7-8
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
San Luis Obispo County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peep - Prepare
Special Education School
1500 Lizzie St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Luis Obispo, CA include Laguna Middle School, San Luis County Special Education and San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court.
How many public middle schools are located in San Luis Obispo?
5 public middle schools are located in San Luis Obispo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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