For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 233 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Santa Maria, TX is Tony Gonzalez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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
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 preschools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Maria, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Maria?
1 public preschools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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