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Best 93455 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,800 students in 93455, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,468 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 93455, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93455, CA are Joe Nightingale Elementary School, Orcutt Academy Charter and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93455, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Gr: K-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Gr: 7-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
941 East Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 2,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
759 Dahlia Pl.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Arellanes Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Barbara County Rop-north
Vocational School
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-8427
Gr: AE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93455, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93455, CA include Joe Nightingale Elementary School, Orcutt Academy Charter and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93455?
18 public schools are located in 93455.
What percentage of students in 93455 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 93455 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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