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#812 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 45% of private schools
Wishing Well School
Elementary School
880 MANZANITA DR, Los Osos, CA 93402
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#812 of 1,787
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Wishing Well School
Elementary School in Los Osos · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Wishing Well School
Wishing Well School is a private elementary school in Los Osos, CA. Wishing Well School serves approximately 119 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Wishing Well School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 119 students, Wishing Well 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 8:1 students to teachers, Wishing Well School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wishing Well 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 Wishing Well School compares to the 3 public schools in Los Osos, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Los Osos
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wishing Well School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Monarch Grove Elementary | 8.9 |
| Baywood Elementary | 8.1 |
| Los Osos Middle | 8.8 |
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
880 MANZANITA DR, Los Osos, CA 93402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wishing Well School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monarch Grove Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is C L Smith Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby San Luis Obispo), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Del Mar Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Morro Bay), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Osos, see our Los Osos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Waldorf Los Osos | 0.0 mi | — |
| Monarch Grove Elementary Los Osos | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Baywood Elementary Los Osos | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Los Osos Middle Los Osos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Morro Bay High Morro Bay | 5.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Del Mar Elementary Morro Bay | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| San Luis County Special Education San Luis Obispo | 5.5 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo County Community San Luis Obispo | 5.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo | 6.0 mi | 6.6 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 6.6 mi | — |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 7.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 8.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 8.5 mi | 7.2 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 8.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Cayucos Elementary Cayucos | 10.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 9.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 9.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo | 10.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 9.6 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 9.7 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,839
Median Home Value
$729,200
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
15,085
College Educated
50.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
47.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wishing Well School
What grades does Wishing Well School serve?
Wishing Well School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wishing Well School?
Wishing Well School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wishing Well School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wishing Well School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wishing Well School rank in CA?
Wishing Well School ranks #812 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Wishing Well School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wishing Well School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wishing Well School a private school?
Yes, Wishing Well 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 Wishing Well School a religious school?
No, Wishing Well School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 235-4401
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