For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,931 students in 93455, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93455, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Joe Nightingale Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93455?
8 public elementary schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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