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Schools in 93110 — Santa Barbara, California

93110 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.0 — 17.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.2 to 68.7, a 17.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
61.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.5
51.2 – 68.7
Avg Exceeded %
34.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 93110 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 48.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93110 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93110 averages 12.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93110 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93110
93110Santa Barbara5Solid
61.0/100
93109Santa Barbara3Developing
40.3/100
-20.7
93111Santa Barbara4Solid
59.7/100
-1.2
93103Santa Barbara4Developing
37.9/100
-23.1
93117Goleta9Solid
54.3/100
-6.7
93101Santa Barbara6Developing
36.0/100
-25.0

School archetypes in 93110

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93110 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93110

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Vista Elementary
Hope Elementary Growth Engine
48.5%Solid
69/100
2La Colina Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified Strong All-Around
34.6%Solid
64/100
3San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum
23.6%Solid
60/100
4Vieja Valley Elementary
Hope Elementary Growth Engine
35.0%Solid
60/100
5Hope Elementary
Hope Elementary Culture First
30.8%Solid
51/100

Schools in 93110 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93110

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Santa Barbara good?
Santa Barbara's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.0/100, which is 17.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Barbara?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Barbara is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 48.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Santa Barbara schools compare to the state average?
Santa Barbara elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.2 to 68.7, a 17.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.