Montecito Union
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Barbara, California 93108 · Montecito Union Elementary
#2 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#120 of 50,301 nationally
About Montecito Union
Montecito Union is a public elementary located in Santa Barbara, in the Montecito Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 353 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 94.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (79th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 353.
There are 28 schools in Santa Barbara; Montecito Union ranks 1st of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Montecito Union by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Montecito Union
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cold Spring Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
188 students · 2.8 km away
Summerland Elementary
Summerland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
51 students · 3.4 km away
Cleveland Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
254 students · 3.6 km away
Franklin Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students · 4.3 km away
Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood
Santa Barbara · Public other
· 4.4 km away
Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
306 students · 4.4 km away
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students · 5.2 km away
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,924 students · 5.7 km away
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students · 7.0 km away
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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353 students
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One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
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353 students
Las Juntas Elementary
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Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montecito Union a good school?
Montecito Union has a Success Index (US) of 94.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Montecito Union rank in California?
Montecito Union ranks #2 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #120 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Montecito Union?
Montecito Union had 353 students in 2025.
Is Montecito Union a elementary school or a high school?
Montecito Union is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Montecito Union?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Montecito Union; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.