For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,359 students in 93455, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Gr: K-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Patterson Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Gr: K-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
759 Dahlia Pl.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
93455, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93455, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93455, CA include Joe Nightingale Elementary School, Orcutt Academy Charter and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93455?
12 public elementary schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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