Below Average
#1587 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Santa Lucia School
Elementary School
1460 PLUM ORCHARD LN, Templeton, CA 93465
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,587 of 1,787
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Santa Lucia School
Elementary School in Templeton · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Lucia School
Santa Lucia School is a private elementary school in Templeton, CA. Santa Lucia School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Lucia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Santa Lucia School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Santa Lucia School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia School compares to the 7 public schools in Templeton, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Templeton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Lucia School (this school) | 4.9 |
| Templeton High | 6.6 |
| Templeton Home | 6.4 |
| Templeton Independent Study High | 4.3 |
| Eagle Canyon High | — |
| Templeton Middle | 5.9 |
| Templeton Elementary | 6.0 |
| Vineyard Elementary | 5.4 |
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
1460 PLUM ORCHARD LN, Templeton, CA 93465
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Lucia School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monterey Road Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Atascadero), which scores notably higher. Another option is Templeton Home (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Atascadero), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Templeton, see our Templeton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Templeton High Templeton | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Eagle Canyon High Templeton | 0.9 mi | — |
| Templeton Independent Study High Templeton | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Templeton Home Templeton | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| TEMPLETON HILLS 7TH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Templeton | 1.1 mi | — |
| Templeton Middle Templeton | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Templeton Hills Adventist School Templeton | 1.2 mi | — |
| Templeton Elementary Templeton | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Vineyard Elementary Templeton | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ACTS Advanced Christian Training Schools Atascadero | 2.7 mi | — |
| San Benito Elementary Atascadero | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Atascadero | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Monterey Road Elementary Atascadero | 3.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Vineyard Classical Academy Paso Robles | 3.4 mi | — |
| Fine Arts Academy Atascadero | 4.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Nickel S Ranch Academy Paso Robles | 4.6 mi | — |
| Atascadero Middle Atascadero | 4.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Atascadero High Atascadero | 4.6 mi | 5.1 |
| NORTH COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Atascadero | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Thrive Academy El Paso De Robles (paso Robles) | 5.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93465 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,843
Median Home Value
$875,200
Median Rent
$2,417/mo
Population
10,248
College Educated
47.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
46.5
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|---|---|
| ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Gabriel, CA | 4.9 |
| KINDERLAND MONTESSORI Chula Vista, CA | 4.9 |
| MISSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Laguna Niguel, CA | 4.9 |
| SYCAMORE SCHOOL Malibu, CA | 4.9 |
| UNITED AUBURN INDIAN COMMUNITY TRIBAL SCHOOL Loomis, CA | 4.9 |
| EL CAJON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Cajon, CA | 5.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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