For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,087 students in Goleta, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA are Santa Barbara Charter, Goleta Valley Junior High School and Vista De Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goleta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Goleta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Goleta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Grades: 7-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Goleta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
401 N. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA include Santa Barbara Charter, Goleta Valley Junior High School and Vista De Las Cruces.
How many public middle schools are located in Goleta?
3 public middle schools are located in Goleta.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta?
Goleta public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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