For the 2026 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 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 10-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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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