For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,198 students in 93455, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93455, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 93455, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.
How many public charter schools are located in 93455?
5 public charter schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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