Peabody Charter vs Santa Barbara Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peabody Charter
Santa Barbara · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
780 students
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students
| Measure | Peabody Charter Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1578 of 5,693 | #3415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20787 of 50,301 | #39155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 780 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peabody Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 29.1).
- •Peabody Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Peabody Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Peabody Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 82.4%).
- •Santa Barbara Community Academy does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.9).
- •Peabody Charter is the larger school with 780 students compared with 221.
- •Peabody Charter is a charter school while Santa Barbara Community Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peabody Charter better than Santa Barbara Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Peabody Charter ranks higher (56.3 vs 29.1 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 Peabody Charter and Santa Barbara Community Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peabody Charter: 780. Santa Barbara Community Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peabody Charter and Santa Barbara Community Academy rank in California?
Peabody Charter is 1578th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Community Academy is 3415th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).