San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
San Luis Obispo, CA
165 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in San Luis Obispo
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2013–14
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is an independent private school in San Luis Obispo, California, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 337 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 28% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 337
- Teachers
- 20.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 127 girls, 210 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
What grades does San Luis Obispo Classical Academy serve?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
About 337 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
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