Since 1985 Santa Lucia School has been instilling a love of learning in an atmosphere offering supportive guidance, a connection to the natural world and our greater community, and peaceful conflict resolution.
It is a cooperative environment where parents, teachers and peers work together to bring forth and appreciate the very best in each child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Shirley Magnusson
Admissions Associate
Melanie Chon
School Notes
- Since its humble beginnings in a converted garage 30 years ago, Santa Lucia School has been providing a holistic, educational alternative for families in San Luis Obispo County, California. Our school, which now sits on 5 pastoral acres in rural Templeton, CA, embodies the principles of our natural surroundings.Celebrating life through constant contact with the natural world allows a deep love and respect for nature to develop. Our classrooms, outdoor spaces and frequent field trips illuminate the wonder of the world outside. Providing experiences in nature forms a sound physiological foundation, within and without. Here on our beautiful campus students are encouraged to both explore and reflect. Learning is a way of living. All children start life intrinsically motivated to explore the world around them. They have a healthy appetite for challenge. They are born with fullness of spirit and talent that will develop and unfold over the course of a lifetime.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Lucia School?
The application deadline for Santa Lucia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
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