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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Santa Barbara County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 46% 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 equal to the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Barbara County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Montecito Union
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
711 Ribera Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2425 School St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5465 Queen Anne Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Vieja Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
434 Nogal Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1239
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Peabody Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Gr: K-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Anita Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Carpinteria Family
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
730 North Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Solvang Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Gr: K-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Los Olivos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-4025
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Valencia Ave.
Summerland, CA 93067
(805) 969-1011
Gr: K-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Gr: 1-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 North La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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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 equal to the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Barbara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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