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Best Santa Ynez Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Santa Ynez, CA (there are , serving 178 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Santa Ynez, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Ynez, CA are Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ynez, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Ynez, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Gr: 1-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Gr: K | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Santa Ynez, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public schools are located in Santa Ynez?
3 public schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What percentage of students in Santa Ynez go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Santa Ynez are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Ynez are often viewed compared to one another?

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