For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 404 students in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Grizzly Challenge Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Luis Obispo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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, CA (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.
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, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Luis Obispo, CA include Bellevue-santa Fe Charter and Grizzly Challenge Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo?
2 public charter schools are located in San Luis Obispo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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