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Old Mission School
Elementary School
761 BRoad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Strong
About Old Mission School
Old Mission School is an private elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The school serves approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,386, where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Old Mission School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Old Mission School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in San Luis Obispo, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Old Mission School (this school) | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.3 |
| PEEP - PREPARE | — |
| Pacheco Elementary | 7.8 |
| Teach Elementary | 7.4 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary | 5.3 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary | 6.9 |
| C L Smith Elementary | 9.0 |
| Laguna Middle | 7.1 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court | — |
| Los Ranchos Elementary | 5.9 |
| San Luis County Special Education | — |
| San Luis Obispo County Community | 6.2 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Address
- 761 BRoad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone
- (805) 543-6019
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
761 BRoad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Old Mission School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. C L Smith Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away). Another option is Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, Pacheco Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in San Luis Obispo, see our San Luis Obispo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School San Luis Obispo | 0.0 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| MISSION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 0.5 mi | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| ORFALEA FAMILY & ASI CHILDREN'S CENTER RM # 133 San Luis Obispo | 1.1 mi | — |
| PEEP - PREPARE San Luis Obispo | 0.9 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| San Luis Obispo Classical Academy San Luis Obispo | 1.1 mi | — |
| Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 2.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.3 mi | 6.1 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 4.0 mi | — |
| Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,386
Median Home Value
$943,500
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
Population
29,995
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
47.4%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
35.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Old Mission School has a median household income of $95,386. It is a well-educated community where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $943,500, with a median rent of $1,859/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.9%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Old Mission School
What grades does Old Mission School serve?
Old Mission School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Old Mission School?
Old Mission School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mission School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mission School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Old Mission School a private school?
Yes, Old Mission School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,097/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Luis Obispo). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Luis Obispo
- Phone
- (805) 543-6019
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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