Top 3 Best Goleta Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,048 students in Goleta, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA are Vista De Las Cruces, Santa Barbara Charter and Goleta Valley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goleta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Goleta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Goleta, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Goleta, California

Goleta, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Goleta, CA include Vista De Las Cruces, Santa Barbara Charter and Goleta Valley Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Goleta, CA?
3 public middle schools are located in Goleta, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta, CA?
Goleta, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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