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K–12 schools

Schools in Santa Maria

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Santa Maria, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

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Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

Calendars

School calendars

No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.

All days off

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District calendar

Key dates

  1. Holiday - Offices ClosedWednesday · 8:00 AMKey date
  2. Holiday - Offices ClosedThursday · 8:00 AMKey date
  3. Holiday - Offices ClosedFriday · 8:00 AMKey date
  4. Social Emotional Learning Program GraduationThursday · 6:00 PM · Santa Maria High School Cafeteria (901 S. Broadway)Key date
  5. Holiday - Offices ClosedWednesday · 8:00 AMKey date
  6. Holiday - Offices ClosedThursday · 8:00 AMKey date

Coming up

  1. BurlingtonEnglish OrientationMonday · 6:30 PM
  2. Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm/6:30 pmTuesday · All day
  3. Mixteco Parent Advisory Community MeetingTuesday · 5:30 PM · Bill Libbon Elementary School Cafeteria (750 Meehan St)
  4. Parent Data Confirmation SupportFriday · 3:00 PM · Family Resource Center (829 S. Lincoln St Room 908)
  5. Día de los Muertos CelebrationSunday · 1:00 PM · Allan Hancock College Fine Arts Complex (800 S. College)
  6. Mental Health Parent NightThursday · 6:00 PM · Santa Maria High School Cafeteria (901 S. Broadway)
  7. Parent Art WorkshopFriday · 6:30 PM · Santa Maria High School Cafeteria (901 S. Broadway)
  8. Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm/6:30 pmTuesday · All day
  9. Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm/6:30 pmTuesday · All day
  10. Holiday - Offices ClosedFriday · 8:00 AMKey date

Last checked Oct 10, 2026, 1:14 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

15 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

K–6Adam (William Laird) Elementary870 students · 23.5 per teacher500 West WindsorK–6Alvin Elementary939 students · 23.5 per teacher301 East Alvin Ave.K–6Battles (Washington) Elementary756 students · 20.4 per teacher605 East Battles Rd.K–6Bill Libbon Elementary739 students · 21.1 per teacher750 Meehan St.K–6Bruce (Robert) Elementary998 students · 20.4 per teacher601 West Alvin Ave.K–6Fairlawn Elementary716 students · 20.5 per teacher120 North Mary Dr.K–8Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary1,043 students · 23.7 per teacher1970 South Biscayne St.K–6Liberty Elementary873 students · 20.3 per teacher1300 West Sonya Ln.K–6Miller (Isaac) Elementary883 students · 21.5 per teacher410 East Camino ColegioK–6Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary867 students · 22.8 per teacher1120 West Harding St.K–6Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary882 students · 24.5 per teacher930 West Rancho VerdeK–6Rice (William) Elementary913 students · 22.3 per teacher700 East Vickie Ave.K–6Sanchez (David J.) Elementary658 students · 21.9 per teacher804 West Liberty St.K–6Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary876 students · 21.9 per teacher1921 North Carlotti Dr.K–6Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary874 students · 21.9 per teacher1248 East Dena Way
3 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

7–8El Camino Junior High833 students · 18.5 per teacher219 West El Camino7–8Fesler (Isaac) Junior High958 students · 18.8 per teacher1100 East Fesler St.7–8Kunst (Tommie) Junior High1,028 students · 18.7 per teacher930 Hidden Pines Way
2 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

9–12Pioneer Valley High3,112 students · 22.2 per teacher675 Panther Dr.9–12Santa Maria High3,110 students · 21.4 per teacher901 South Broadway
1 schools

Other schools

K–8 and K–12 schools, special programs and alternative schools.

K–12 · CharterTrivium Charter320 students · 21.3 per teacher1550 South College Dr.
3 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Grades 1–12 · Latter Day SaintsEagles Christian Academy23 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · Roman CatholicSt Mary Of The Assumption School218 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · BaptistValley Christian Academy355 students
Questions

Schools in Santa Maria: questions

How many public schools are in Santa Maria?

21 public schools are located in Santa Maria, with about 22,248 students: 15 elementary schools, 3 middle and junior high schools, 2 high schools, 1 other schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve Santa Maria?

Santa Maria-Bonita (18 schools); Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (2 schools); Trivium Charter (1 school).

What is the largest high school in Santa Maria?

Pioneer Valley High, with 3,112 students.

Where can I find school calendars for Santa Maria?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in Santa Maria?

3 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Valley Christian Academy (grades Pre-K–12, Baptist); St Mary Of The Assumption School (grades Pre-K–8, Roman Catholic); Eagles Christian Academy (grades 1–12, Latter Day Saints).

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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