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St. Mary Of Assumption School

424 E. Cypress Street Santa Maria, CA 93454

Tel: (805) 925-6713

www.stmarysschoolsm.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 228 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 228 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary Of Assumption School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Of Assumption School
Pre-K	45
Kind	30
1	26
2	18
3	24
4	10
5	24
6	15
7	23
8	13

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Year Founded

1938

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Student Body

Total Students

228 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School uniforms required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Financial assistance is available to qualifiers.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

School Notes

St. Mary of the Assumption School provides a quality pre-school through 8th grade education where teachers provide an innovative education with a curriculum grounded in Catholic beliefs to an academically, racially and socio-economically diverse and excited to learn student body led by the best teachers and most involved parents.
We facilitate opportunities for students to develop spiritually, academically, physically and socially to each individual`s unique potential.

Fully accredited.
Outstanding faith-centered education.
200 academic day school year. Students spend more days in class than any other school in the area (up to 20% more).
Expanded school day program before and after school.
Pull-out programs for students needing a little extra help.
Hot lunch program.
Online grades and homework assignments available for parents' review. Direct communication with teacher integrated into online program.
Advanced math program taught by high school math teacher.
Dedicated science teacher.
Extensive technology integration into daily classes.
Campus-wide WiFi network.
Skype capability in classrooms and auditorium.
Computers in every classroom.
Competitive boys and girls sports programs.
Science camp (8th grade).
Sacramental preparation.
Weekly Mass.
Bigs & Little program.
Library.
Full day kindergarten.
DARE.
Each grade conducts community service.

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St. Mary Of Assumption School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara County, CA is $27,538 for elementary schools and $43,101 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara County, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).