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Best Schools in Santa Maria, California
Compare 35 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
35
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
30,849
Total Students
Across Santa Maria
21.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)14 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,143 students at Santa Maria High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 18:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Patterson Road Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
400 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1921 North Carlotti Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
849
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
804 West Liberty St., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
654
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
930 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
912
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1970 South Biscayne St., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
1,177
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bill Libbon Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
750 Meehan St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
834
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joe Nightingale Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
255 Winter Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
695
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakeview Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3700 Orcutt Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Arellanes Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1890 Sandalwood Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
668
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orcutt Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
608 Pinal St., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orcutt School For Independent Study
publicmiddleK-8
1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
44
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alice Shaw Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
759 Dahlia Pl., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
530
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pine Grove Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
569
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Maria High
publichighGrade 9-12
901 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
3,143
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ernest Righetti High
publichighGrade 9-12
941 East Foster Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
2,416
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pioneer Valley High
publichighGrade 9-12
675 Panther Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
3,080
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Delta High
publichighGrade 9-12
4893 Bethany Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
917
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Benjamin Foxen Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
210
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California is home to 35 schools serving over 30,849 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Maria, California?
There are 35 schools in Santa Maria, serving 30,849 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Maria?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Santa Maria include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Santa Maria is 21.4:1.