Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Ynez Valley Charter's student population of 189 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Not Listed
School Rankings
Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3106 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
44%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Ynez Valley Charter's ranking?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is ranked #3106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ynez Valley Charter often compared to?
Santa Ynez Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Santa Ynez Elementary School, Solvang Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
189 students attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Santa Ynez Valley Charter students are Two or more races, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Charter offer ?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santa Ynez Valley Charter part of?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is part of Santa Ynez Valley Charter School District.
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