Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Santa Barbara (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 schools in Santa Barbara, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

1
95
Montecito UnionSanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
2
20
Cleveland ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.1
3
92
Cold Spring ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
4
38
Santa Barbara Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.5
5
25
Monroe ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
6
49
Adams ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
7
73
Washington ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
8
15
McKinley ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.2
9
29
Harding University PartnershipSanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
10
63
Hope ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
11
44
Franklin ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.7
12
45
Roosevelt ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8
13
36
La Cumbre Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.8
14
29
Santa Barbara Community AcademySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
15
57
Hollister ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.7
16
74
Monte Vista ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.1
17
19
Adelante CharterSanta Barbara · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.1
18
79
Mountain View ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.5
19
44
Santa Barbara Senior HighSanta Barbara · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6
20
68
La Colina Junior HighSanta Barbara · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.3
21
44
El Camino ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.6
22
69
Vieja Valley ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.9
23
49
San Marcos Senior HighSanta Barbara · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.2
24
79
Foothill ElementarySanta Barbara · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.7
25
56
Peabody CharterSanta Barbara · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.9

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Montecito Union Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	12.2	94.8 Top 5%	85% Math proficiency	353
2	Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	14.1	19.7 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	254
3	Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	14.5	92.0 Top 5%	92% Math proficiency	188
4	Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	16.5	37.5 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	512
5	Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	16.6	24.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	315
6	Adams Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	16.8	49.1 Lower 50%	49% Math proficiency	469
7	Washington Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.0	72.5 Top 25%	71% Math proficiency	477
8	McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.2	15.4 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	293
9	Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.3	29.4 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	364
10	Hope Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.4	63.0 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	279
11	Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.7	43.7 Lower 50%	49% Math proficiency	424
12	Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	17.8	44.9 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	463
13	La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	17.8	35.6 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	426
14	Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	18.4	29.1 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	221
15	Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	18.7	57.4 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	393
16	Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	19.1	73.8 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	267
17	Adelante Charter Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Charter	19.1	19.3 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	306
18	Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	19.5	78.9 Top 25%	75% Math proficiency	351
19	Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.6	44.1 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	1,924
20	La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	20.3	67.6 Top 25%	64% Math proficiency	832
21	El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	20.6	44.2 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	350
22	Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	20.9	68.5 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	313
23	San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara · High · Grades 9–12	Public	21.2	49.0 Lower 50%	43% Math proficiency	1,926
24	Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	21.7	78.6 Top 25%	74% Math proficiency	413
25	Peabody Charter Santa Barbara · Elementary · Grades K–6	Charter	22.9	56.3 Top 50%	50% Math proficiency	780

Montecito Union in Santa Barbara leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Barbara with Students per teacher 12.2. Of the 25 schools shown, 23 are public, 2 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider California lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Santa Barbara page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Santa Barbara?

Montecito Union in Santa Barbara, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Barbara with Students per teacher 12.2 (Enrollment: 353).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Barbara ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.