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Santa Maria ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,735 students in Santa Maria, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in Santa Maria, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Santa Maria, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Santa Maria ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pacific Christian School
Pacific Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Assembly of God
3435 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 934-1253
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Map of St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Catholic
4120 S Bradley Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2038
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Map of St. Louis De Montfort
St. Louis De Montfort
Gr: K-8 | 300 students
Catholic
5095 Harp Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-5571
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St. Mary Of Assumption School Photo
St. Mary Of Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
424 E. Cypress Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-6713
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Map of Valley Christian Academy
Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2970 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6317
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Map of Agape School Of Christian Education
Agape School Of Christian Education
Gr: 3-11 | 6 students
Christian
109 W Fesler St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(180) 587-8872
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Map of Coast Hills Baptist School
Coast Hills Baptist School
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Baptist
650 W Rice Ranch Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-7291
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Santa Maria, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1331 East Foster Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-0991
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Map of Christian Life School
Christian Life School
Gr: K-6 | 95 students
Pentecostal
709 N Curryer St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 928-3713
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Santa Maria, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-22.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,735
Students
+5.5% (+91 students) 10-yr
$4,810
Avg. Tuition
+45.3% (+$1,500) 10-yr
23
Avg. Class Size
+43.8% (+7 students) 10-yr
50%
Students of Color
+22.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Santa Maria)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearSanta Maria, CA Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20199
20189
20179
20168
20159
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# Students
1,735 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025248180179
2024220175172
2023216181174
2022205189185
2021205185180
2020211179171
2019214179175
2018208173172
2017206179180
2016200173178
2015183162167
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% Students of Color
50%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%51%34%
202450%51%34%
202355%50%33%
202256%48%33%
202156%48%32%
202056%48%32%
201947%48%31%
201848%47%31%
201742%50%32%
201641%49%32%
201541%49%32%
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0.65
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.650.740.65
20240.660.740.65
20230.730.740.65
20220.710.730.64
20210.710.730.64
20200.720.730.64
20190.710.730.63
20180.720.730.63
20170.620.720.61
20160.620.720.61
20150.610.720.61
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# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
98 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%11%5%
20246%11%5%
20236%11%5%
20227%10%4%
20217%10%4%
20207%10%4%
20196%10%4%
20186%10%4%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
20157%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
628 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202536%16%9%
202435%16%9%
202333%16%9%
202237%16%8%
202137%16%9%
202036%16%9%
201930%16%8%
201830%17%8%
201725%17%8%
201625%17%8%
201525%17%8%
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# Black Students
58 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
812 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
46%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%37%52%
202446%37%52%
202335%38%52%
202237%40%54%
202137%40%54%
202036%40%54%
201942%41%56%
201840%41%56%
201755%43%58%
201656%43%58%
201556%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
116 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
7%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257%29%26%
20248%29%26%
202319%28%25%
202214%28%25%
202114%27%25%
202016%27%24%
201916%26%24%
201818%26%23%
201712%24%22%
201611%24%22%
201510%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202319:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201921:112:112:1
201821:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%59%55%
202430%58%54%
202330%58%54%
202230%59%54%
202130%59%54%
202030%58%54%
201930%58%53%
201830%58%53%
201730%58%53%
201630%57%52%
201530%57%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025231715
2024161715
2023161715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161715
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202531513
202441412
202341311
202241311
202141311
202051311
201951311
201851311
201751210
201651210
201551110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,810
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,810$18,076$15,012
2024$4,810$17,195$13,254
2023$4,810$16,660$12,626
2022$4,810$15,979$12,187
2021$4,810$15,298$11,800
2020$4,150$14,748$11,512
2019$4,150$14,369$11,293
2018$4,150$13,813$11,017
2017$3,310$13,422$10,708
2016$3,310$12,852$10,356
2015$3,310$11,932$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanta Maria, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%80%81%
202495%84%85%
202395%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
201895%84%85%
201795%85%85%
201695%84%85%
201595%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Maria, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Maria, CA include Valley Christian Academy, St. Louis De Montfort, and Pacific Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Maria?
7 private schools are located in Santa Maria.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Santa Maria go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Santa Maria are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Maria?
100% of private schools in Santa Maria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Santa Maria are often viewed compared to one another?

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