For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX are Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Maria, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria?
2 public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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