2025 Best School Districts in Santa Maria, California
K-12 Schools
- St. Joseph High School
- Private, Catholic
- Known for strong academic programs and extracurricular activities
- Ernest Righetti High School
- Public
- Offers diverse AP courses and career technical education programs
- Santa Maria High School
- Public
- One of the oldest schools in the area, with a rich history
Colleges and Universities
- Allan Hancock College
- Public community college
- Offers associate degrees and certificate programs
- Known for its strong transfer programs to four-year universities
