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Best Elementary Schools in santa maria, CA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Santa Maria, California, is a mid-sized coastal town with about 110,000 to 112,000 people. It has a strong agricultural heritage and many different cultures. The Santa Maria-Bonita School District runs most of the elementary schools in the area. There are about 17 public elementary schools in the district, and about 90% of the students are from minority groups, mostly Hispanic. Some campuses also offer programs for gifted and talented students. Santa Marias elementary schools offer a supportive, culturally rich environment for young learners. This is because they involve the community a lot, have family-friendly neighborhoods, and work with local businesses. Many schools are also working to meet higher academic standards.