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Schools in Santa Maria, CA

36 public schools in Santa Maria serve roughly 31,000 students. SweetSpot scores each one against your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.

Schools36
Students31,215
Districts4
4.3
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Common questions

How many public schools are in Santa Maria?

Santa Maria has 36 public schools serving roughly 31,000 students.

What's the largest school district in Santa Maria?

Santa Maria-Bonita is the largest, with 21 schools.

What grade levels are covered?

Schools in Santa Maria span elementary, middle, and high school. SweetSpot's data covers every public school registered with the California Department of Education.

How does SweetSpot score schools?

SweetSpot scores every California public school on a 0–10 scale across academics, school size, teacher pay, suspension rates, attendance, graduation, and student demographics. Each school's score is based on its actual data, not peer-relative ranking.

How is fit calculated for my family?

You pick which metrics matter to you and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom fit score (0–10) for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.

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