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Best Santa Ynez Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 334 students in Santa Ynez, CA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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%
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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 middle schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Ynez?
2 public middle schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Ynez are often viewed compared to one another?

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