Top 10 Best 93454 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 14,618 students in 93454, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93454, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93454, CA are Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93454 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93454, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93454, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 E. Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 E. Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Grades: K-6
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 S. Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Grades: K-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 3,156 students
Rank: #66.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 N. Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Grades: K-6
| 848 students
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 N. H St. Ste.s Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #88.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E. Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #99.
Bill Libbon Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #1010.
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 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1111.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.11
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1212.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Grades: 7-8
| 958 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 S. Brd.way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 3,186 students
Rank: #1414.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E. Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #1515.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Grades: K-6
| 930 students
Rank: #1616.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E. Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 93454 California

93454, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 93454, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93454, CA?
16 public schools are located in 93454, CA.
What percentage of students in 93454, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93454, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93454, CA?
93454, CA public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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