For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,215 students in 93454, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93454, CA are Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School and Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93454 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93454, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93454, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1248 East Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Gr: K-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 South Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Gr: K-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 North Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Bill Libbon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Gr: K-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 East Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Gr: K-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Gr: K-6 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Gr: K-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
93454, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93454, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93454, CA include Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School and Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93454?
9 public elementary schools are located in 93454.
What is the racial composition of students in 93454?
93454 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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