Students
7,930
enrolled at the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93455.
Santa Maria · Santa Barbara County
Schools in ZIP code 93455
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93455 have Scope Scores from 67 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Open the map →Elementary schools
Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93455 score highest?
Pine Grove Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 83 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Pine Grove Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–6
262549% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 2
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–6
242155% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 3
Family Partnership CharterCharter
Blochman Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
162460% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 4
Alice Shaw Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–6
162163% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
Rank 5
Patterson Road Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–6
1970% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile
Rank 6
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–6
2169% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 20th percentile
Rank 7
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93455 · Grades K–6
1284% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
11in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93455 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in ZIP code 93455 score highest?
Orcutt Junior High is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 71 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Orcutt Junior High
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades 7–8
212851% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 2
Family Partnership CharterCharter
Blochman Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
163549% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 3
Lakeview Junior High
Orcutt Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades 7–8
163054% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 4
Arellanes Junior High
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93455 · Grades 7–8
1580% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 9th percentile
13in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 93455 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 93455 score highest?
Ernest Righetti High is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 48 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria Joint Union High · 93455 · Grades 9–12
172558% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Rank 2
Family Partnership CharterCharter
Blochman Union Elementary · 93455 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
132760% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Delta HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Three districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93455. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Orcutt Union Elementary
7schools here
Elementary, Middle. Pine Grove, Orcutt Junior High, Joe Nightingale, Lakeview, Alice Shaw, Patterson Road, Ralph Dunlap.
Open the district →District
Santa Maria Joint Union High
2schools here
High. Ernest Righetti, Delta.
Open the district →District
Santa Maria-Bonita
2schools here
Elementary, Middle. Arellanes, Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista).
Open the district →Does living in ZIP code 93455 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
4 private schools have an address in ZIP code 93455. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- St. Joseph High School93455 · 488 students
- Valley Christian Academy93455 · 387 students
- St. Louis de Montfort93455 · 286 students
- Pacific Christian School93455 · 259 students
Open the private-school directory →
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93455. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
7,930 students go to the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93455. 64 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
56–95%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
11in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93455?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93455 good?
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93455 have Scope Scores from 67 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 4 public middle schools in ZIP code 93455 have Scope Scores from 68 to 79. Of those, 3 are Solid and 1 is Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93455 have Scope Scores from 74 to 75. Of those, 2 are Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93455 rank highest?
Pine Grove Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 83rd percentile. Orcutt Junior High is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 71st percentile. Ernest Righetti High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 48th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93455 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93455 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average middle school in ZIP code 93455 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Santa Maria address in ZIP code 93455. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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