Students
13,910
enrolled at the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93454.
Santa Maria · Santa Barbara County
Schools in ZIP code 93454
The 9 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93454 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93454 score highest?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 57 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Blochman Union Elementary · 93454 · Grades K–8
242650% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
Rank 2
Trivium CharterCharter
Blochman Union Elementary · 93454 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
151966% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 3
Bill Libbon Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades Pre–K–6
1677% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 4
Battles (Washington) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1382% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
Rank 5
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1481% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
Rank 6
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1579% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
Rank 7
Rice (William) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1085% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
Rank 8
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1576% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile
Rank 9
Alvin Elementary
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades K–6
1183% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile
12in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93454 had 12 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 93454 score highest?
Trivium Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 44 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Trivium CharterCharter
Blochman Union Elementary · 93454 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
152362% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Rank 2
Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Blochman Union Elementary · 93454 · Grades K–8
2170% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
Rank 3
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Santa Maria-Bonita · 93454 · Grades 7–8
1482% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
10in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 93454 had 10 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 93454 score highest?
Pioneer Valley High is highest, with a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 33 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria Joint Union High · 93454 · Grades 9–12
2564% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
Rank 2
Santa Maria High
Santa Maria Joint Union High · 93454 · Grades 9–12
2170% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 15th percentile
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 93454. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Santa Maria-Bonita
8schools here
Elementary, Middle. Bill Libbon, Battles (Washington), Miller (Isaac), Fesler (Isaac), Taylor (Ida Redmond), Rice (William), Tunnell (Martin Luther), Alvin.
Open the district →District
Santa Maria Joint Union High
2schools here
High. Pioneer Valley, Santa Maria High.
Open the district →District
Blochman Union Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Benjamin Foxen.
Open the district →Does living in ZIP code 93454 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?
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 93454. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- St. Mary of the Assumption School93454 · 200 students
Open the private-school directory →
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93454. 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?
13,910 students go to the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93454. 82 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
33–98%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
12in 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 93454?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93454 good?
The 9 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93454 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77. Of those, 2 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 6 are Needs Support. The 3 public middle schools in ZIP code 93454 have Scope Scores from 67 to 74. Of those, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93454 have Scope Scores from 68 to 72. Of those, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93454 rank highest?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 57th percentile. Trivium Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 44th percentile. Pioneer Valley High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 33rd 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 93454 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93454 had 12 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 93454 had 10 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 93454. 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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