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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%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,926 students at San Marcos Senior High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Washington Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
290 Lighthouse Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
0
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1990 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Marcos Senior High
publichighGrade 9-12
4750 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
1,926
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monroe Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
431 Flora Vista Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
0
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
721 East Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santa Barbara Senior High
publichighGrade 9-12
700 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0
Rating
Students
1,924
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Cuesta Continuation High
publichighGrade 9-12
710 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Cumbre Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
2255 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Colina Junior High
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
4025 Foothill Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
0
Rating
Students
832
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harding University Partnership
publicmiddleK-6
1625 Robbins St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
0
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1111 East Mason St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0
Rating
Students
424
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cleveland Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
123 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
14:1
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.