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Best Schools in Buellton, CA
Buellton, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,055 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Buellton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buellton, CA
The top high schools in Buellton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Ynez Valley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
2. Ernest Righetti High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students
3. Lompoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buellton, CA
The top middle schools in Buellton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Lompoc Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buellton, CA
The top elementary schools in Buellton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Olivos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Olivos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 163 Students
2. Oak Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
3. Solvang Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solvang Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 593 Students
4. Vista De Las Cruces
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Del Mar Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
5. Olga L. Reed Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 169 Students
6. Arthur Hapgood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 695 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buellton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buellton, CA has a total population of 6,128 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buellton, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buellton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buellton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buellton, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buellton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buellton, CA
How many schools are in Buellton, CA?
Buellton, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,055 students in total.
How do schools in Buellton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Buellton score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Buellton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buellton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Buellton
3 of 3 schools in Buellton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Buellton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.