Schools in Santa Barbara Unified, California (2025)
18 schools · 12,049 students · 17 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 463.
Santa Barbara Unified, in California, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,049 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 17 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Santa Barbara Unified's schools is 463, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Washington Elementary (72.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by La Colina Junior High (67.6, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and Santa Barbara Charter (65.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Dos Pueblos Senior High (2,149 students), San Marcos Senior High (1,926 students), Santa Barbara Senior High (1,924 students).
Ranked schools in Santa Barbara Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 173Washington ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 268La Colina Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 832 students
- 365Santa Barbara CharterGoleta · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 460Goleta Valley Junior HighGoleta · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 731 students
- 552Dos Pueblos Senior HighGoleta · Public High47% Math proficiency · 2,149 students
- 649Adams ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 749San Marcos Senior HighSanta Barbara · Public High43% Math proficiency · 1,926 students
- 845Roosevelt ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 944Santa Barbara Senior HighSanta Barbara · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,924 students
- 1044Franklin ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 1138Santa Barbara Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 1236La Cumbre Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 1329Harding University PartnershipSanta Barbara · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 1429Santa Barbara Community AcademySanta Barbara · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 221 students
- 1525Monroe ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 1620Cleveland ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 1715McKinley ElementarySanta Barbara · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 293 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 2 | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 67.6 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 832 |
| 3 | Santa Barbara Charter Goleta · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 65.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 4 | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 731 |
| 5 | Dos Pueblos Senior High Goleta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 2,149 |
| 6 | Adams Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 7 | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,926 |
| 8 | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 9 | Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,924 |
| 10 | Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 11 | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 12 | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 13 | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 14 | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 15 | Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 16 | Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 17 | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 293 |
Other schools in Santa Barbara Unified
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Santa Barbara Unified?
Washington Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Santa Barbara Unified with a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Santa Barbara Unified?
Santa Barbara Unified has 18 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 12,049 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Santa Barbara Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Santa Barbara Unified is 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.