San Luis Obispo CA Schools

Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is known for its excellent cuisine, recreation opportunities and a unique mix of arts and culture. There are a variety of different educational opportunities available to meet the needs of every family here in SLO. With five public schools, two private schools and two competitive colleges, you’re sure to find the right school for your family’s academic needs.

Public Schools

Hawthorne Elementary School (K-6)
2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070

Pacheco Elementary School (K-6)
261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4081

Laguna Middle School (7-8)
11050 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4055

Pacific Beach High School (10-12)
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023

San Luis Obispo High School (9-12)
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040

Private Schools

Old Mission School (PK-8)
761 Broad St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019

San Luis Obispo Classical Academy (K-8)
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700

Colleges and Universities

California Polytechnic State University

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked four year institution that prepares over 18,000 students to make meaningful contributions to SLO’s bustling economy. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, and students here enjoy a gorgeous 6,000-acre campus in the scenic foothills of the city just minutes from the sandy Central Coast beaches.

Cuesta College

The goal at Cuesta College is to provide the highest level of academic excellence to students in the San Luis Obispo area. The school has the support of a variety of organizations and local businesses who donate each year to ensure this goal is met.