For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX are Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Santa Maria, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Santa Maria, Texas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Maria, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria?
2 public elementary schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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