Best Carpinteria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,861 students in Carpinteria, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 411 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Carpinteria, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA are Carpinteria Family, Carpinteria Senior High School and Canalino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carpinteria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carpinteria have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).