Best Schools in Santa Maria, Texas
5 schools in the directory · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Santa Maria by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Tony Gonzalez EL
Elementary · Santa Maria ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Santa Maria Middle
Middle · Santa Maria ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Santa Maria H S
High · Santa Maria ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Santa Maria are Tony Gonzalez EL (7.7/10), Santa Maria Middle (6.8/10), and Santa Maria H S (5.7/10), among 3 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
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Avg Score
6.7
3 public schools · out of 10
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1
serving the city
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
6.7
3 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +14.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Maria public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Maria
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (3 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Maria Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Maria H S | 5.7 / 10 |
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About Schools in Santa Maria, Texas
Santa Maria, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
The 3 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Tony Gonzalez EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.
Santa Maria is served by 1 school district: SANTA MARIA ISD. These districts collectively serve 540 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 233 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 176 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 6 students · 12th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 students · 10th–11th | — |
Schools in Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Texas · 5 schools
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Common questions about schools in Santa Maria, Texas
How many schools are in Santa Maria, Texas?
Santa Maria has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Santa Maria, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 3 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Santa Maria is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Santa Maria, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Santa Maria on MySchoolScout is Tony Gonzalez EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Maria, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Santa Maria on MySchoolScout is Tony Gonzalez EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Santa Maria, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Santa Maria on MySchoolScout is Santa Maria Middle with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Santa Maria, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Santa Maria on MySchoolScout is Santa Maria H S with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Santa Maria, Texas?
Santa Maria is served by 1 school district: Santa Maria ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria, Texas?
Among 3 public schools in Santa Maria that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 10.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Santa Maria, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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