| Index | San Luis Obispo | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 56% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 16 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 4 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 4 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | San Luis Obispo | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.7% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 91.2% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 81.9% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 59.3% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 49.4% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.4% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 16 public schools, 4 private schools and 4 post-secondary schools in San Luis Obispo. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for San Luis Obispo, CA schools is 56%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In San Luis Obispo, CA, an average of 91.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 91.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Los Osos, CA | 16,174 | 61% | 27.4% |
| Cayucos, CA | 2,228 | 60% | 24.0% |
| Morro Bay, CA | 10,592 | 57% | 18.8% |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 8,042 | 56% | 16.7% |
| Santa Margarita, CA | 1,025 | 52% | 8.9% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 47,402 | 56% | 17.3% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Ocoee, FL | 47,433 | 59% | 23.0% |
| East Providence, RI | 47,442 | 36% | 25.7% |
| Beavercreek, OH | 47,343 | 79% | 64.3% |
| Glenview, IL | 47,218 | 57% | 19.7% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 47,217 | 76% | 59.2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 47,402 | 56% | 17.3% |
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