Private schools in the vicinity include Colegio Bilingüe de Santa Marta (Bilingual, K - 12), Colegio La Milagrosa (Catholic, K - 12), Colegio Británico de Santa Marta (British Curriculum, K - 12), Colegio Liceo Versalles (K - 12), Colegio del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (Catholic, K - 12), Colegio San Luis Beltrán (Catholic, Pre-K - 11)

Public schools in Santa Marta are under the jurisdiction of the District Education Secretary of Santa Marta. The schools offer primary and secondary education and aim to provide inclusive and quality education to develop the skills and knowledge of students. The public school system in Santa Marta includes various educational institutions that serve a diverse student population, with programs that cater to the academic and vocational needs of the community.

Colegio Bureche also offers bilingual education, focusing on English and Spanish languages, and prepares students for the IB program. Additionally, the Aspaen Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias school provides a bilingual environment where students are taught in both English and Spanish.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Colegio Bureche, is located in Santa Marta and offers an international curriculum for students from early childhood to the diploma program. Another institution is the Aspaen Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias, which provides a bilingual education with an emphasis on English language proficiency.