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Best Schools in Santa Barbara, California
Compare 32 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
32
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
13,272
Total Students
Across Santa Barbara
15.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
32 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 780 students at Peabody Charter.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Mckinley Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
350 Loma Alta Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara County Special Education
publichighK-12
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
49
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
publichighGrade 5-12
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
31
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara County Community
publichighGrade 5-12
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
27
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Montecito Union
publicmiddleK-6
385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0
Rating
Students
353
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hope Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3970-A La Colina Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vieja Valley Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
434 Nogal Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monte Vista Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
730 North Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Camino Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
5020 San Simeon Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mountain View Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
5465 Queen Anne Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hollister Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4950 Anita Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Foothill Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
711 Ribera Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cold Spring Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0
Rating
Students
188
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
charter schoolhighK-12
1933 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
0
Rating
Students
74
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adelante Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-6
1102 East Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peabody Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-6
3018 Calle Noguera, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
0
Rating
Students
780
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adams Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2701 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
0
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alta Vista Alternative High
publichighGrade 9-12
215 East Ortega St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara Community Academy
publicmiddleK-6
850 Portesuello Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
221
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alta Vista
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
215 East Ortega St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California is home to 32 schools serving over 13,272 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Barbara, California?
There are 32 schools in Santa Barbara, serving 13,272 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Barbara?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Santa Barbara include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Santa Barbara?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Santa Barbara is 15.5:1.