Students
3,420
enrolled at the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93103.
Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County
Schools in ZIP code 93103
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93103 have Scope Scores from 69 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 93103 score highest?
Adelante Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 75 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Adelante CharterCharter
Santa Barbara Unified · 93103 · Grades K–6 · Check how it admits students.
253243% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 75th percentile
Rank 2
Franklin Elementary
Santa Barbara Unified · 93103 · Grades K–6
163351% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 3
Cleveland Elementary
Santa Barbara Unified · 93103 · Grades K–6
2469% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
19in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93103 had 19 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 93103 stand?
Santa Barbara Junior High has a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 31 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 93103.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified · 93103 · Grades 7–8
132166% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 31st 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 93103 stand?
Santa Barbara Senior High has a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 39 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 93103.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified · 93103 · Grades 9–12
2368% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th 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?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93103. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 93103 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 93103. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Providence School93103 · 245 students
- The Riviera Ridge School93103 · 200 students
- Santa Barbara Middle School93103 · 182 students
- Sunrise Montessori School93103 · 5 students
Open the private-school directory →
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93103. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. 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?
3,420 students go to the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93103. 70 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
72–91%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
19in 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 93103?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93103 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93103 have Scope Scores from 69 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. ZIP code 93103 has one public middle school we score. Santa Barbara Junior High has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 31st percentile. ZIP code 93103 has one public high school we score. Santa Barbara Senior High has a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 39th 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 93103 rank highest?
Adelante Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 75th percentile. Santa Barbara Junior High is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 31st percentile. Santa Barbara Senior High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 39th 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 93103 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93103 had 19 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 93103. 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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