Best Schools in Montecito, CA
Montecito, CA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,814 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Montecito greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montecito, CA
The top high schools in Montecito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carpinteria Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
2. Santa Barbara Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montecito, CA
The top middle schools in Montecito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carpinteria Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Santa Barbara Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montecito, CA
The top elementary schools in Montecito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cold Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cold Spring Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 193 Students
2. Montecito Union
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montecito Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 353 Students
3. Summerland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carpinteria Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 50 Students
4. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 243 Students
5. Crane Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crane Country Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 249 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
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 Montecito, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Montecito, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montecito, CA
How many schools are in Montecito, CA?
Montecito, CA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,814 students in total.
How do schools in Montecito perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Montecito score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Montecito greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montecito?
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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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 34%
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