Schools in 93109 — Santa Barbara, California: 4 schools. Average score 6.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93109 has 4 ranked schools in Santa Barbara, averaging a Scope Score of 38.3/100 — 6.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.9 to 53.2, a 28.3-point spread.
How 93109 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 37.8% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93109 averages 15.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93109 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93109 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93109 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Developing 38.3/100 | — |
| 93110 | Santa Barbara | 6 | Solid 57.8/100 | +19.5 |
| 93111 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Solid 58.6/100 | +20.3 |
| 93103 | Santa Barbara | 5 | Developing 44.0/100 | +5.7 |
| 93101 | Santa Barbara | 6 | Developing 36.0/100 | -2.3 |
| 93117 | Goleta | 9 | Solid 53.7/100 | +15.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93109
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93109 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93109
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Culture First | 37.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara Unified On the Rise | 14.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara SBE - Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbar Building Momentum | 6.7% | Developing 30/100 |
| 4 | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 3.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 93109 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