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Best Schools in Goleta, CA
Goleta, CA has 25 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 18 elementary) serving 13,704 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Goleta greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Goleta, CA
The top high schools in Goleta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dos Pueblos Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Santa Ynez Valley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
3. San Marcos Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2020 Students
4. Lompoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Goleta, CA
The top middle schools in Goleta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Colina Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 900 Students
2. Jonata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
3. Goleta Valley Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 717 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Goleta, CA
The top elementary schools in Goleta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 352 Students
2. Foothill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 374 Students
3. Kellogg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 409 Students
4. Isla Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
5. Brandon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 444 Students
6. Hollister Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
7. Santa Barbara Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 283 Students
8. Oak Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
9. Santa Ynez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 172 Students
10. Solvang Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solvang Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 593 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Goleta, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Goleta, CA has a total population of 58,884 with 52% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Goleta, 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 Goleta, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Goleta, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Goleta, 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 Goleta, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Goleta, CA
How many schools are in Goleta, CA?
Goleta, CA has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 13,704 students in total.
How do schools in Goleta perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Goleta score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Goleta greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Goleta?
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: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Goleta
8 of 8 schools in Goleta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 5
All 8 public schools we grade in Goleta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.