Tony Gonzalez Elementary

Santa Maria is a small, tight-knit community in the Rio Grande Valley, where schools like Tony Gonzalez Elementary serve as a real center of neighborhood life. The school shows particular strength in science relative to its other subjects, which could be a draw for families with kids who are naturally curious and hands-on. Families rooted in the Valley who value a close community feel and want their children in a school that knows them by name will likely find a comfortable home here.