Best Public Schools in Santa Maria, CA


Summary:

The city of Santa Maria, California is home to 36 schools across three school districts: Santa Maria Joint Union High, Santa Maria-Bonita, and Orcutt Union Elementary. The schools include 24 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds.

Some standout schools in the area include Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary, which consistently performs above district and state averages on assessments, and Joe Nightingale Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary, both Orcutt Union Elementary schools with 4-star ratings and top 30% rankings in California. The public charter Trivium Charter also stands out for its strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rate.

However, the data reveals stark contrasts in performance, with some schools like Delta High struggling significantly compared to higher-performing counterparts. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 1.1% to 74.7%. Overall, the schools in Santa Maria demonstrate a complex landscape, with pockets of excellence alongside persistent challenges that require targeted strategies to support student success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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