For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 512 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Maria, TX are Tony Gonzalez Elementary School, Santa Maria High School and Santa Maria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Maria, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Maria, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School, Santa Maria High School and Santa Maria Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Maria?
3 public schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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