For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 170 students in Santa Ynez, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Santa Ynez, CA is 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 charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Ynez, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Santa Ynez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
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 charter schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Ynez?
1 public charter schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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