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Best Santa Maria Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 31,714 students in Santa Maria, CA (there are , serving 1,735 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Santa Maria, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Maria, CA are Joe Nightingale Elementary School, Orcutt Academy Charter and Benjamin Foxen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Maria, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Gr: K-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Gr: 7-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Patterson Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Gr: K-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 West Rancho Verde
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7680
Gr: K-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
941 East Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 2,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
759 Dahlia Pl.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 East Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Gr: K-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Gr: 9-12 | 3,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 South Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
804 West Liberty St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4625
Gr: K-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 North Mary Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7500
Gr: K-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2121.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 East Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Gr: K-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Hidden Pines Way
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 North Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
El Camino Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
219 West El Camino
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7800
Gr: 7-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2828.
Bill Libbon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Gr: K-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 East Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Gr: K-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Gr: 7-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 3,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Gr: K-6 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 West Sonya Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4530
Gr: K-6 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Gr: K-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2715 West Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-8290
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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Santa Maria, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Partnership Home Study Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12
May Grisham Elementary School (Closed 2012)
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Maria, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Maria, CA include Joe Nightingale Elementary School, Orcutt Academy Charter and Benjamin Foxen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Maria?
41 public schools are located in Santa Maria.
What percentage of students in Santa Maria go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Santa Maria are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Maria are often viewed compared to one another?

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