Atascadero Printery · Photo: MoneyMattson · CC BY-SA 3.0Atascadero’s public schools outscore 70% of California districts
39% of students in Atascadero’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Atascadero, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Atascadero’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 592 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Atascadero’s, its schools beat 81%, higher than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,853 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
North County Christian School (private) and Childrens House Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Atascadero’s grade
B+: better than 70% of California school districts, #246 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Atascadero, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Atascadero · depends on your address
Atascadero Middle
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Grades 4–8 · 238 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Atascadero · depends on your address
Atascadero Middle
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Grades 4–8 · 238 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Atascadero · depends on your address
Atascadero Middle
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Grades 4–8 · 238 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Atascadero
Atascadero High
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Atascadero
Atascadero High
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Atascadero
Atascadero High
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Atascadero
Atascadero High
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Atascadero’s public schools are run by Atascadero Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Atascadero vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Atascadero’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Atascadero | B+ | Atascadero Unified |
Every school in Atascadero
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Atascadero’s schools
Are Atascadero’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Atascadero children attend outscore 70% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #246 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Atascadero in?
Atascadero Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,355 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Atascadero kids go to high school?
Atascadero High, with 1,157 students.
What is Atascadero’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Atascadero Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Atascadero spend per student?
$15,853 in Atascadero Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Atascadero?
Yes: North County Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 144 students) and Childrens House Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 123 students).
Parents talk
What Atascadero families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Atascadero → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.