Total enrollment
512
-172 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Santa Maria
Texas · Public K-12
Santa Maria reports 6 public K-12 schools and approximately 512 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 85.
7-year change in Santa Maria
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
99%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) | Elementary | M-M | · |
| SANTA MARIA DAEP | Elementary | M-M | · |
| SANTA MARIA H S | High | 09-12 | 165 |
| SANTA MARIA JJAEP | Elementary | M-M | · |
| SANTA MARIA MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 123 |
| TONY GONZALEZ EL | Elementary | PK-05 | 224 |
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a mid-sized Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 512 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Santa Maria is around 85 students, 86% noticeably below the Texas average of about 606.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 512 students, decreased 25% from the 684 reported in SY 2017-18. Santa Maria now counts 3 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Santa Maria discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.