For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 17,935 students in Santa Maria, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA are Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Orcutt Charter and Joe Nightingale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Maria, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 E. Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Patterson Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Grades: K-6
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 E. Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #88.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 W. Rancho Verde
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7680
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7680
Grades: K-6
| 850 students
Rank: #1010.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1248 E. Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Grades: K-6
| 808 students
Rank: #1111.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
759 Dahlia Pl.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #1212.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 S. Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Grades: K-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1313.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3491 Point Sal Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6515
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6515
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: #1414.
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W. Liberty St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4625
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4625
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #1515.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 N. Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Grades: K-6
| 848 students
Rank: #1616.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 N. Mary Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7500
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7500
Grades: K-6
| 778 students
Rank: #1818.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. H St. Ste.s Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1919.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E. Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #2020.
Bill Libbon Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #2121.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #2222.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.11
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2323.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 E. Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W. Sonya Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4530
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4530
Grades: K-6
| 884 students
Rank: #2525.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Grades: K-6
| 930 students
Rank: #2626.
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Windsor
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6700
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6700
Grades: K-6
| 860 students
Rank: #2727.
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 W. Harding St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7620
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7620
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #2828.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 E. Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
Rank: #2929.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 W. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6940
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6940
Grades: K-6
| 908 students
Rank: #3030.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2715 W. Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-8280
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-8280
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Santa Maria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA include Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Orcutt Charter and Joe Nightingale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria, CA?
30 public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria, CA?
Santa Maria, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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