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Best Atascadero Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,976 students in Atascadero, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 247 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Atascadero, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atascadero, CA are Monterey Road Elementary School, San Gabriel Elementary School and Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atascadero, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Atascadero have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Atascadero, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monterey Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Gr: 4-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
San Benito Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Atascadero Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Atascadero High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Atascadero, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Atascadero, CA include Monterey Road Elementary School, San Gabriel Elementary School and Fine Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in Atascadero?
9 public schools are located in Atascadero.
What percentage of students in Atascadero go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Atascadero are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atascadero?
Atascadero public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atascadero are often viewed compared to one another?

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