Best Goleta Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 290 students in Goleta, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Goleta, CA is Santa Barbara Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goleta, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Goleta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Goleta, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Goleta, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Gr: 9-12
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
401 N. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
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 charter schools in Goleta, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Goleta, CA include Santa Barbara Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Goleta?
1 public charter schools are located in Goleta.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta?
Goleta public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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