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Goleta · 93117

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Dos Pueblos Senior HighIsla Vista ElementaryKellogg ElementaryGoleta Valley Junior HighBrandon ElementaryVista de Las CrucesSanta Barbara CharterEllwood ElementaryLa Patera Elementary93117N ↑
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93117 at a glance

93117 (Goleta) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

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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7 comparable schools · average 47.4/100 · range 37.1–60.5

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 50.8/100 · range 50.8–50.8

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 67.0/100 · range 67.0–67.0

Explore ZIP codes near 93117

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93111Santa Barbara44.9 mi
93110Santa Barbara67.0 mi
93101Santa Barbara59.9 mi
93109Santa Barbara410.1 mi
93103Santa Barbara511.8 mi

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

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Schools in 93117

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Elementary schools in 93117 · 7 schools

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Isla Vista Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Growth Engine
37.1%87th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
Kellogg Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary
38.0%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100
Brandon Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Growth Engine
24.6%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Vista de Las Cruces
Vista del Mar Union Solid Base
27.3%75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100
Santa Barbara Charter
Santa Barbara Unified
23.6%63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Ellwood Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary
28.0%55th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100

Middle schools in 93117 · 1 schools

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Goleta Valley Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified
27.2%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100

High schools in 93117 · 1 schools

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Dos Pueblos Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified
33.8%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
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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 93117?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 93117 (Goleta) 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 93117?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Isla Vista Elementary (61/100). Middle: Goleta Valley Junior High (51/100). High: Dos Pueblos Senior High (67/100). 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 93117 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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