For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,065 students in 93117, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93117, CA are Santa Barbara Charter, Goleta Valley Junior High School and Vista De Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93117 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93117, CA 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93117, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Gr: 7-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
93117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Gr: 9-12
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93117, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93117, CA include Santa Barbara Charter, Goleta Valley Junior High School and Vista De Las Cruces.
How many public middle schools are located in 93117?
3 public middle schools are located in 93117.
What is the racial composition of students in 93117?
93117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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