Santa Margarita Elementary
Santa Margarita, CA · Atascadero Unified · Grades K-5
1,562nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▼ Declining
Santa Margarita Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Margarita Elementary 1,562nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2015 to 72th in 2025 — declining.
Santa Margarita Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 122 students tested
Santa Margarita Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 284 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 71.8% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 17.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 8.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Santa Margarita Elementary
Typical home value $760K in zip 93453 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Santa Margarita Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8San Gabriel ElementaryAtascadero Unified · 5.5 mi away1,641st of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 52% - 3Santa Rosa Road Academic AcademyAtascadero Unified · 5.7 mi away4,118th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 10Teach ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 7.4 mi away49th of 5,659
ELA 91% · Math 85% - 8Pacheco ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 8 mi away1,678th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 9Bishop's Peak ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 8.1 mi away927th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 62% - 8Monterey Road ElementaryAtascadero Unified · 8.8 mi away1,245th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 59% - –Creston ElementaryAtascadero Unified · 8.9 mi away
- 9Sinsheimer ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 9 mi away700th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Margarita Elementary in?
Santa Margarita Elementary is part of the Atascadero Unified district in Santa Margarita, California.
Is Santa Margarita Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Margarita Elementary 1,562nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Margarita Elementary?
White 72%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 2% (284 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Margarita Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93453 is $760K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.