For the 2025-26 school year, there are 90 public elementary schools serving 38,707 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County, CA are Cold Spring Elementary School, Montecito Union and Foothill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Barbara County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Barbara County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Montecito Union
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
711 Ribera Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 School St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5465 Queen Anne Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Vieja Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
434 Nogal Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1239
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1239
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Peabody Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Gr: K-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Anita Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Carpinteria Family
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 North Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Solvang Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Gr: K-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Los Olivos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-4025
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-4025
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Valencia Ave.
Summerland, CA 93067
(805) 969-1011
Summerland, CA 93067
(805) 969-1011
Gr: K-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Gr: 1-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 North La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Santa Barbara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4010 Jupiter Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 742-3150
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 742-3150
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4025 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 7-8
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Gr: 9-12
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
Home School Santa Barbara Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
Home School Santa Barbara Secondary (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
Los Olivos Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 693-5933
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 693-5933
Gr: K-12
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
San Marcos Bridge Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Gr: 9-12
Santa Barbara Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Gr: K-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Gr: 5-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Summit High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Summit High School Ii (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Trivium Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1305 N H Street Suite A/332
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
Gr: K-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 154:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Visions Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3412 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
3491 Point Sal Rd.
Casmalia, CA 93429
(805) 937-6515
Casmalia, CA 93429
(805) 937-6515
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County, CA include Cold Spring Elementary School, Montecito Union and Foothill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Barbara County?
90 public elementary schools are located in Santa Barbara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County include: Crestview Elementary School vs. Manzanita Public Charter, Canalino Elementary School vs. Aliso Elementary School, La Canada Elementary School vs. Miguelito Elementary School
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