Schools in 93103 — Santa Barbara, California: 93103 schools average near the state. The 40.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
93103 has 5 ranked schools in Santa Barbara, averaging a Scope Score of 44.0/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.5 to 67.1, a 40.6-point spread.
How 93103 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Adelante Charter with a Scope Score of 67 and 26.0% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 17.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93103. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93103 averages 23.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93103 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93103 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93103 | Santa Barbara | 5 | Developing 44.0/100 | — |
| 93101 | Santa Barbara | 6 | Developing 36.0/100 | -8.0 |
| 93109 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Developing 38.3/100 | -5.7 |
| 93110 | Santa Barbara | 6 | Solid 57.8/100 | +13.9 |
| 93111 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Solid 58.6/100 | +14.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 93103
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelante Charter Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 26.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 20.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 9.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 5 | Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 93103 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.
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