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Best Santa Barbara County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 24 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
Santa Barbara County, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the California public preschool average of 0.74.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Santa Barbara County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
College Elementary School
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Gr: K | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA

Santa Barbara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Camino Real Community Partnership Academy (Closed 2011)
4010 Jupiter Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 742-3150
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4025 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 7-8
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Gr: 9-12
El Camino Middle School (Closed 2009)
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
El Rancho Elementary School (Closed 2004)
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Fairview Preschool (Closed 2023)
401 N. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Family Partnership Home Study Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
Home School Santa Barbara Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
Home School Santa Barbara Secondary (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
Los Olivos Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 693-5933
Gr: K-12
Los Padres Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Main Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
May Grisham Elementary School (Closed 2012)
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12
Open Alternative (Closed 2023)
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Phoenix High Ii (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 N. 9th St.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 964-4710
Gr: 9-12
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Gr: 9-12
Refugio High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
San Marcos Bridge Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Gr: 9-12
Santa Barbara Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Gr: K-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Solvang Upper Middle School (Closed 2004)
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Gr: 5-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Summit High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Summit High School Ii (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Trivium Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1305 N H Street Suite A/332
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Uplift California Santa Barbara (Closed 2023)
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
Gr: K-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 154:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Visions Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3412 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Winifred Wollam Elementary School (Closed 2009)
3491 Point Sal Rd.
Casmalia, CA 93429
(805) 937-6515
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA?
1 public preschools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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