Students
1,670
enrolled at the 6 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93101.
Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County
Schools in ZIP code 93101
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93101 have Scope Scores from 76 to 81.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93101 score highest?
Roosevelt Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 76 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Unified · 93101 · Grades K–6
341848% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile
Rank 2
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara Unified · 93101 · Grades K–6
292348% below the standard
Scope Score 81Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 3
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara Unified · 93101 · Grades K–6
172459% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
16in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93101 had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in ZIP code 93101 stand?
La Cumbre Junior High has a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 43 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 93101.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified · 93101 · Grades 7–8
142363% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 93101 stand?
Alta Vista Alternative High has a Scope Score of 65. That is higher than 8 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 93101.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Alta Vista Alternative High
Santa Barbara Unified · 93101 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
1382% below the standard
Scope Score 65Needs Support · 8th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- La Cuesta Continuation HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93101.
Does living in ZIP code 93101 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
4 private schools have an address in ZIP code 93101. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Notre Dame School93101 · 113 students
- Anacapa School93101 · 48 students
- The Knox School of Santa Barbara93101 · 40 students
- St. Therese Classical Academy93101 · 27 students
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No charter school has an address in ZIP code 93101 in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
1,670 students go to the 6 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93101. 73 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
55–82%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
16in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93101?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93101 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93101 have Scope Scores from 76 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong and 2 are Solid. ZIP code 93101 has one public middle school we score. La Cumbre Junior High has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 43rd percentile. ZIP code 93101 has one public high school we score. Alta Vista Alternative High has a Scope Score of 65. It is Needs Support, at the 8th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93101 rank highest?
Roosevelt Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 76th percentile. La Cumbre Junior High is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 43rd percentile. Alta Vista Alternative High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 65. It is Needs Support, at the 8th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93101 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93101 had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Santa Barbara address in ZIP code 93101. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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