Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

800 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446-4858
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,283 students in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
6,283 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #967 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#912 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
40%
47%
30%
29%
86%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
32%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,375 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,675
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,375
$18,511

Best Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Schoolhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1675
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Lewis Flamson Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Winifred Pifer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glen Speck Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 17th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Gr: 10-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
1626 Vine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1800

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,283 students.
What is the rank of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is ranked #967 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
61% of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paso Robles Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,375 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 6,283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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