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Santa Maria Private Schools

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 public schools (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 84%.
100% of private schools in Santa Maria, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Santa Maria Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pacific Christian School
Pacific Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 314 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 Private 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 Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,735
Students
$4,810
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Santa Maria)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
659,675 Students
% Students of Color
50%
52%
0.65
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
628 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
16%
# Black Students
58 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
812 Students
235,688 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
116 Students
188,768 Students
% of Others Students
7%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
55,844 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,810
$18,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
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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