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Schools in 93460 — Santa Ynez, California: 93460 schools average near the state. The 20.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

93460 has 3 ranked schools in Santa Ynez, averaging a Scope Score of 44.5/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 93460's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 34.6 to 55.1, a 20.6-point spread.

How 93460 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Santa Ynez Valley Union High with a Scope Score of 55 and 19.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93460 averages 14.4%, below the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 93460's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 93460

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 93460

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range34.6 – 55.1
20.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)
14.4% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 39.1/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Ynez Elementary
College Elementary Building Momentum
24.7%Solid
44/100
2Santa Ynez Valley Charter
College Elementary Culture First
16.2%Developing
35/100

High Schools (1)

avg 55.1/1001 ranked high schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High Building Momentum
19.9%Solid
55/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93460Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 93460 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93460

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 93460 (Santa Ynez) good?
93460 has 3 ranked schools in Santa Ynez, averaging a Scope Score of 44.5/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93460's own mix of school levels. 20.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 93460?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93460 is Santa Ynez Valley Union High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 19.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93460 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93460 average a Scope Score of 44.5/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 93460's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 20.3% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93460?
Zip code 93460 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.

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