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Santa Barbara · 93103

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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93103 at a glance

93103 (Santa Barbara) has 5 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools1Middle school1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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3 comparable schools · average 40.9/100 · range 23.2–54.9

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 24.6/100 · range 24.6–24.6

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 48.5/100 · range 48.5–48.5

Explore ZIP codes near 93103

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93101Santa Barbara51.8 mi
93109Santa Barbara42.6 mi
93110Santa Barbara64.6 mi
93111Santa Barbara46.6 mi
93013Carpinteria59.9 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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Schools in 93103

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Elementary schools in 93103 · 3 schools

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Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara Unified
26.0%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Franklin Elementary
Santa Barbara Unified Growth Engine
20.6%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Cleveland Elementary
Santa Barbara Unified
10.0%17th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100

Middle schools in 93103 · 1 schools

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Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified
10.1%23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100

High schools in 93103 · 1 schools

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Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified
9.5%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93103?
This SchoolScope directory lists 5 public schools in 93103 (Santa Barbara) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93103?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Adelante Charter (55/100). Middle: Santa Barbara Junior High (25/100). High: Santa Barbara Senior High (48/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93103 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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