Schools in Santa Maria, California (2025)
34 schools · 30,514 students · 32 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 834.
Santa Maria, in California, has 34 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 30,514 students. By level there are 23 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 2 other; by sector 32 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Santa Maria's schools is 834, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
32 of the 34 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pine Grove Elementary (48.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Orcutt Junior High (47.7, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Joe Nightingale Elementary (46.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Santa Maria High (3,143 students), Pioneer Valley High (3,080 students), Ernest Righetti High (2,416 students).
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Ranked schools in Santa Maria
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 148Pine Grove ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 248Orcutt Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 347Joe Nightingale ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 695 students
- 447Benjamin Foxen ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 210 students
- 544Ralph Dunlap ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 643Patterson Road ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 739Lakeview Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 838Ernest Righetti HighSanta Maria · Public High23% Math proficiency · 2,416 students
- 936Alice Shaw ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 1036Pioneer Valley HighSanta Maria · Public High28% Math proficiency · 3,080 students
- 1132Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 869 students
- 1227Kunst (Tommie) Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 912 students
- 1326Tunnell (Martin Luther) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 917 students
- 1426Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 1,177 students
- 1525Santa Maria HighSanta Maria · Public High24% Math proficiency · 3,143 students
- 1624Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 849 students
- 1722Arellanes Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 668 students
- 1819Sanchez (David J.) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 654 students
- 1918Rice (William) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 887 students
- 2017El Camino Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 830 students
- 2116Fesler (Isaac) Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 974 students
- 2216Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 2315Alvin ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 998 students
- 2415Bill Libbon ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary87.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 834 students
- 2515Battles (Washington) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 769 students
- 2614Fairlawn ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 2713Miller (Isaac) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 883 students
- 2812Bonita ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 2912Liberty ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 865 students
- 3012Adam (William Laird) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 318Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 849 students
- 327Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 1,050 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Grove Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 2 | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 3 | Joe Nightingale Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 46.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 695 |
| 4 | Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 46.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 210 |
| 5 | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 6 | Patterson Road Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 43.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 7 | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 8 | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 2,416 |
| 9 | Alice Shaw Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 10 | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 3,080 |
| 11 | Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 32.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 869 |
| 12 | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 27.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 912 |
| 13 | Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 917 |
| 14 | Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,177 |
| 15 | Santa Maria High Santa Maria · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 3,143 |
| 16 | Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 849 |
| 17 | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 18 | Sanchez (David J.) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 654 |
| 19 | Rice (William) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 887 |
| 20 | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 21 | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 974 |
| 22 | Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 23 | Alvin Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 998 |
| 24 | Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 87.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 834 |
| 25 | Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 26 | Fairlawn Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 13.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 27 | Miller (Isaac) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 883 |
| 28 | Bonita Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 29 | Liberty Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 11.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 865 |
| 30 | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 11.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 31 | Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 7.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 849 |
| 32 | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 7.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 1,050 |
Other schools in Santa Maria
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Santa Maria?
Pine Grove Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Santa Maria with a Success Index (US) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has 34 schools (23 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 2 other) educating 30,514 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Santa Maria?
The median Enrollment across schools in Santa Maria is 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.