For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,748 students in 93101, CA (there are , serving 226 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 93101, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93101, CA are Alta Vista Alternative High School, Roosevelt Elementary School and La Cumbre Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93101 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93101, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93101, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1990 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
La Cumbre Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Modoc Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Barbara Community Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Harding University Partnership
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Robbins St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-8994
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-8994
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-9
| 4 students
Rank: #77.
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
93101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Summit High School Ii (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93101, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93101, CA include Alta Vista Alternative High School, Roosevelt Elementary School and La Cumbre Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 93101?
7 public schools are located in 93101.
What percentage of students in 93101 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 93101 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93101?
93101 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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