These are some of the top-rated public schools in Santa Maria based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District
16,703 students | SANTA MARIA, CA
Grades K-8 | 21 schools -
Orcutt Union Elementary School District
4,717 students | ORCUTT, CA
Grades K-12 | 10 schools -
Blochman Union Elementary School District
189 students | SANTA MARIA, CA
Grades K-12 | 5 schools -
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
9,251 students | SANTA MARIA, CA
Grades 9-12 | 4 schools -
Santa Barbara County Rop School District
0 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades 9-12 | 2 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Santa Maria
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Parent / Guardian
September 24, 2025
I had deleted my first review because it was a year later but The front office is STILL high with power. They sent my kid home really sick but they are saying my kid is not excused from her coming... More
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Joe Nightingale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 09, 2025
We lost 2 years of valuable education time at this school. While it is a beautiful campus, they don't value student literacy and they only prioritize the migrant community. My son received very little... More
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Bill Libbon Elementary
Teacher
August 21, 2025
Worst school ever you can’t even run or play it’s so bad as a parent my kid told me this this is so bas
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Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School