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Best 93455 California Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,501 students in 93455, CA (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,800 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 93455, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 93455, CA include Valley Christian Academy, St. Joseph High School, and St. Louis De Montfort.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in 93455, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 93455 California Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pacific Christian School
Pacific Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 25 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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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 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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93455, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 93455, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 93455, CA include Valley Christian Academy, St. Joseph High School, and St. Louis De Montfort.
How many private schools are located in 93455?
5 private schools are located in 93455.
How diverse are private schools in 93455?
93455 private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 93455 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 93455 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 93455?
100% of private schools in 93455 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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