Below Average
#1604 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Old Mission School
Elementary School
761 BROAD ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,604 of 1,787
In San Luis Obispo
#4 of 4
public schools
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Old Mission School
Elementary School in San Luis Obispo · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Old Mission School
Old Mission School is a private elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA. Old Mission School serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Old Mission School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Old Mission School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Old Mission School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in San Luis Obispo, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Old Mission School (this school) | 4.8 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.6 |
| PEEP - PREPARE | — |
| Pacheco Elementary | 7.4 |
| Teach Elementary | 8.2 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary | 7.2 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary | 8.3 |
| C L Smith Elementary | 8.4 |
| Laguna Middle | 8.8 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court | — |
| Los Ranchos Elementary | 7.9 |
| San Luis County Special Education | — |
| San Luis Obispo County Community | 5.1 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
761 BROAD ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Old Mission School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is C L Smith Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sinsheimer Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Luis Obispo, see our San Luis Obispo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mission School San Luis Obispo | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School San Luis Obispo | 0.1 mi | — |
| 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 | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| ORFALEA FAMILY & ASI CHILDREN'S CENTER RM # 133 San Luis Obispo | 1.1 mi | — |
| PEEP - PREPARE San Luis Obispo | 0.9 mi | — |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| San Luis Obispo Classical Academy San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | — |
| Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.3 mi | 6.1 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 4.0 mi | — |
| Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo | 4.6 mi | 6.6 |
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
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Antioch Charter Academy Antioch, CA | 4.8 |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose, CA | 4.8 |
| Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula, CA | 4.8 |
| Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 4.8 |
| Binkley Elementary Charter Santa Rosa, CA | 4.8 |
| Catheryn Gates Elementary Roseville, CA | 4.8 |
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 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mission School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mission School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Old Mission School rank in CA?
Old Mission School ranks #1,604 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Old Mission School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Mission School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Old Mission School a private school?
Yes, Old Mission School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Old Mission School a religious school?
Old Mission School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 543-6019
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