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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)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)8 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 1,050 students at Bruce (Robert) Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Bonita Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2715 West Main St., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alvin Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
301 East Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
998
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1890 Sandalwood Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
500 West Windsor, Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
874
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1100 East Fesler St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
974
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
410 East Camino Colegio, Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
883
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Camino Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
219 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
830
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Family Partnership Charter
charter schoolhighK-12
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H, Santa Maria, CA 93455
0
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairlawn Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
120 Mary Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
716
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Battles (Washington) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
605 East Battles Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
769
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1120 West Harding St., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
849
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rice (William) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
700 East Vickie Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454
0
Rating
Students
887
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
930 West Rancho Verde, Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
869
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
601 West Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
1,050
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Liberty Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1300 West Sonya Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93458
0
Rating
Students
865
Student-Teacher
21:1
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.