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Best Schools in Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,025 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Solvang exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Solvang, CA
The top high schools in Solvang, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students
3. Refugio High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Solvang, CA
The top middle schools in Solvang, 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. Orcutt Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Solvang, CA
The top elementary schools in Solvang, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 118 Students
2. Los Olivos Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Los Olivos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 163 Students
3. Oak Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
4. Santa Ynez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 172 Students
5. Solvang Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solvang Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 593 Students
6. Ralph Dunlap Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 471 Students
7. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 144 Students
8. College Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
College Elementary • Public • Grades KG • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Solvang, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Solvang, CA has a total population of 8,646 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Solvang, 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 Solvang, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Solvang, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Solvang, 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 Solvang, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Solvang, CA
How many schools are in Solvang, CA?
Solvang, CA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,025 students in total.
How do schools in Solvang perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Solvang score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Solvang exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Solvang?
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: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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 Solvang
2 of 2 schools in Solvang carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Solvang. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.