For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in 93460, CA (there are , serving 178 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 93460, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93460, CA are Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93460 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93460, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93460, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: n/an/a
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Gr: K | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
93460, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93460, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93460, CA include Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public schools are located in 93460?
3 public schools are located in 93460.
What percentage of students in 93460 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 93460 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93460?
93460 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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