For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,523 students in Santa Paula, CA (there are , serving 166 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Santa Paula, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Paula, CA are Santa Clara Elementary School, Mupu Elementary School and Grace Thille Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Paula, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Paula have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Paula, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Grace Thille Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1144 Ventura St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Glen City Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Thelma Bedell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Laurel Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Olivelands Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12465 Foothill Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-2254
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-2254
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
Santa Paula High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Sixth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #88.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14438 West Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Barbara Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #1010.
Isbell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 South Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Grades: 7-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckevett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 East Pleasant St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #1212.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Peck Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 North Palm Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies
Alternative School
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Paula, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Paula, CA include Santa Clara Elementary School, Mupu Elementary School and Grace Thille Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Paula?
14 public schools are located in Santa Paula.
What percentage of students in Santa Paula go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Santa Paula are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Paula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Paula include: Mupu Elementary School vs. Thelma Bedell Elementary School, Thelma Bedell Elementary School vs. Mupu Elementary School, Blanchard Elementary School vs. Glen City Elementary School
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