Cold Spring Elementary vs Montecito Union
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
188 students
Montecito Union
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
353 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Montecito Union Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 5,693 | #2 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #409 of 50,301 | #120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 188 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montecito Union scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 92.0).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Montecito Union does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 5.9%).
- •Montecito Union does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Montecito Union is the larger school with 353 students compared with 188.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Spring Elementary better than Montecito Union?
On the Success Index (US), Montecito Union ranks higher (94.8 vs 92.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cold Spring Elementary and Montecito Union?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 188. Montecito Union: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Montecito Union rank in California?
Cold Spring Elementary is 4th of 5,693 and Montecito Union is 2nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).