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2 schools in Morro Bay

California · Public K-12

For a city in California, Morro Bay carries 2 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 1,022 students and an average school size near 511.

7-year change in Morro Bay

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,022
-174 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 62%
% Hispanic
33%
was 25%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Del Mar ElementaryElementaryKG-05271
Morro Bay HighHigh09-12751

About Morro Bay

Morro Bay, California is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,022 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Morro Bay average about 511 students each, 12% lower than the California norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 1,196 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,022 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 25% to 33%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Morro Bay discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay, California has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,022 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay High is the largest public school in Morro Bay by enrollment, with approximately 751 students.
What school districts serve Morro Bay?
Morro Bay public schools are operated by San Luis Coastal Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Morro Bay cover?
Public schools in Morro Bay serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.