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Schools in 93013 — Carpinteria, California: 93013 schools average near the state. The 23.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

93013 has 5 ranked schools in Carpinteria, averaging a Scope Score of 41.9/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average of 41.8 (a state average weighted to 93013's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.5 to 52.9, a 23.4-point spread.

How 93013 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Carpinteria Family with a Scope Score of 53 and 30.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93013 averages 19.3%, near the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 93013's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93013 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 93013
93013Carpinteria541.9/100
93103Santa Barbara10.0539.1/100-2.8
93101Santa Barbara11.9537.0/100-4.9
93109Santa Barbara11.9434.7/100-7.2
93110Santa Barbara14.9655.1/100+13.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 93013

1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93013

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range29.5 – 52.9
23.4 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.0% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 42.5/1003 ranked elementary schools1 Strong, 1 Solid, +1 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Carpinteria Family
Carpinteria Unified Solid Base
30.1%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
2Canalino Elementary
Carpinteria Unified Building Momentum
24.6%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
3Aliso Elementary
Carpinteria Unified Building Momentum
17.0%39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 29.5/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Carpinteria Middle
Carpinteria Unified Building Momentum
14.0%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

High Schools (1)

avg 52.7/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Carpinteria Senior High
Carpinteria Unified Building Momentum
16.6%50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 53/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 93013Methodology · Explore all schools

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 93013

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 93013 (Carpinteria) good?
93013 has 5 ranked schools in Carpinteria, averaging a Scope Score of 41.9/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93013's own mix of school levels. 20.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 93013?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93013 is Carpinteria Family with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 30.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93013 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93013 average a Scope Score of 41.9/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average of 41.8, a state average weighted to zip code 93013's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 20.5% vs. 20.2% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93013?
Zip code 93013 has 5 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.