Below Average
#1587 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Santa Lucia School
Elementary School · Templeton, CA
A private elementary school in Templeton, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
1460 PLUM ORCHARD LN, Templeton, CA 93465
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Santa Lucia School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,843
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,417/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton HomeEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Templeton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–2 | 1.1 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Templeton Hills 7th-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Templeton Hills Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Lucia School is listed in Templeton, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Santa Lucia School
Santa Lucia School is a private elementary school in Templeton, CA, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Lucia School
What grades does Santa Lucia School serve?
Santa Lucia School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Santa Lucia School?
Santa Lucia School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Lucia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Lucia School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Lucia School rank in CA?
Santa Lucia School ranks #1,587 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Lucia School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Lucia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Lucia School a private school?
Yes, Santa Lucia School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Santa Lucia School a religious school?
No, Santa Lucia School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 434-2217
- Area population (ZIP 93465)
- 10,248
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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