Best High Schools in Montecito, CA

Montecito, CA has 3 high schools with 3,607 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Montecito score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montecito underperform expectations.

1. Carpinteria Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students

2. Santa Barbara Senior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students

3. Santa Ynez Valley Union High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students

Best Middle Schools in Montecito, CA

Montecito, CA has 2 middle schools with 966 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Montecito score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montecito exceed expectations.

1. Santa Barbara Junior High

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 560 Students

2. Carpinteria Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Montecito, CA

Montecito, CA has 5 elementary schools with 1,042 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Montecito score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montecito greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cold Spring Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cold Spring Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 193 Students

2. Montecito Union

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montecito Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 353 Students

3. Summerland Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 50 Students

4. Crane Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Crane Country Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 249 Students

5. Santa Barbara Community Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 197 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Montecito, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Montecito, CA has a total population of 8,777 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Montecito, CA

5,615

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montecito, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montecito, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montecito, CA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,015 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montecito, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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