SLO County private schools see increased interest during pandemic and last updated 2021-02-22 19:12:34-05 Most San Luis Obispo County private schools have been open for in-person learning since the fall, bringing an influx of interest from those wanting their kids in a classroom instead of virtual learning. KSBY spoke with a few private schools to see what their plans are moving forward. âThe interest is probably 10 times more at this point than it usually is this time of year,â said Ken Hutchinson, the principal and administrator for North County Christian School in Atascadero. But does the supply equal the demand?