For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,039 students in Morro Bay, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA are Morro Bay High School and Del Mar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morro Bay, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morro Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morro Bay, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morro Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Sequoia St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1858
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Morro Bay, CA include Morro Bay High School and Del Mar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morro Bay?
2 public schools are located in Morro Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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