For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,272 students in 93455, CA (there are , serving 1,529 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 93455, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 93455, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Joe Nightingale Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Patterson Road Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 612 students
Rank: #55.
Orcutt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Ernest Righetti High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
941 E. Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 2,494 students
Rank: #99.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 511 students
Rank: #1010.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #1111.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 293 students
Rank: #1212.
Arellanes Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1313.
Delta High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Barbara County Rop-north
Vocational School
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-8427
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-8427
Grades: AE
| n/a students
93455, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 93455, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Joe Nightingale Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93455?
14 public schools are located in 93455.
What percentage of students in 93455 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 93455 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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