These are some of the top-rated public schools in Santa Barbara based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Santa Barbara Unified School District
12,583 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades K-12 | 24 schools -
Goleta Union Elementary School District
3,416 students | GOLETA, CA
Grades K-6 | 10 schools -
Blochman Union Elementary School District
189 students | SANTA MARIA, CA
Grades K-12 | 5 schools -
Hope Elementary School District
839 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades K-6 | 3 schools -
Santa Barbara County Office Of Education School District
86 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades K-12 | 2 schools -
Santa Barbara County Rop School District
0 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades 9-12 | 2 schools -
Cold Spring Elementary School District
193 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades K-6 | 1 school -
Montecito Union Elementary School District
353 students | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Grades K-6 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Santa Barbara
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Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
Horrible administration. Horrible, scarring experience for the child. How is this organization not prohibited from contact with children anyway let alone still running “schools”. Dishonest,... More
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2025
Crane used to be a great school, but since the start of the pandemic it’s become almost dysfunctionally “woke.” Liberal politics permeate every single aspect of the school and culture and it has... More
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Crane Country Day School
Parent / Guardian
May 05, 2025
Anacapa is a great community focused independent school. It is a small supportive program that allows students to be themselves and thrive.
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Anacapa School