St. Mary of the Assumption School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Santa Maria, CA
424 E Cypress St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Santa Maria
In Santa Maria, California, St. Mary of the Assumption School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 218 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 218
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 115 girls, 103 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mary of the Assumption School
What grades does St. Mary of the Assumption School serve?
St. Mary of the Assumption School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary of the Assumption School?
About 218 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary of the Assumption School?
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