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Best Santa Barbara Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,082 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA are Peabody Charter and Adelante Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Barbara have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peabody Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Gr: K-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Adelante Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Santa Barbara, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4025 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 7-8
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Gr: 9-12
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Gr: K-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
3412 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Peabody Charter and Adelante Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara?
2 public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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