For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,311 students in 93401, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA are Los Ranchos Elementary School, Sinsheimer Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93401 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93401, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5785 Los Ranchos Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4075
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4075
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sinsheimer Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2755 Augusta St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4088
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4088
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4070
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93401, CA include Los Ranchos Elementary School, Sinsheimer Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93401?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93401.
What is the racial composition of students in 93401?
93401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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