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Best 93454 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 14,721 students in 93454, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93454, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93454, CA are Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School and Pioneer Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93454 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93454, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93454, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 East Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Gr: 9-12 | 3,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 South Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Gr: K-8 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 East Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Gr: K-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 North Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Gr: K-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Bill Libbon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 East Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Gr: K-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Gr: 7-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 3,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Gr: K-6 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Gr: K-6 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93454, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93454?
12 public schools are located in 93454.
What percentage of students in 93454 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93454 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93454?
93454 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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