Top 5 Best Santa Maria Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 567 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Maria, TX are Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12), Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria High 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 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Maria, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Maria Daep
Alternative School
811 E Pike
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 447-2332
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Maria, Texas

Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Maria, TX?
How many public schools are located in Santa Maria?
5 public schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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