Students
1,516
enrolled at the 3 public schools with a Solvang address.
Solvang · Santa Barbara County
Schools in Solvang
Solvang’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 75 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Solvang score highest?
Ballard Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 82 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Ballard Elementary
Ballard Elementary · 93463 · Grades K–6
383131% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 82nd percentile
Rank 2
Solvang Elementary
Solvang Elementary · 93463 · Grades K–8
202159% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in Solvang stand?
Solvang Elementary has a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 45 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in Solvang.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Solvang Elementary
Solvang Elementary · 93463 · Grades K–8
152956% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th 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 Solvang stand?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High has a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 65 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Solvang.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High · 93460 · Grades 9–12
202951% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
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?
Three districts run the public schools with a Solvang address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Ballard Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Ballard Elementary.
District
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
1school here
High. Santa Ynez Valley Union High.
District
Solvang Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Solvang Elementary.
Does living in Solvang decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
1,516 students go to the 3 public schools with a Solvang address. 30 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
11–38%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Solvang?
Are the public schools in Solvang good?
Solvang’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 75 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Solid. Solvang has one public middle school we score. Solvang Elementary has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 45th percentile. Solvang has one public high school we score. Santa Ynez Valley Union High has a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 65th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Solvang rank highest?
Ballard Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 82nd percentile. Solvang Elementary is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 45th percentile. Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 65th 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.
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 public schools with a Solvang address. They can belong to more than one school district.
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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