For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,335 students in Goleta, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goleta, CA are Kellogg Elementary School, Isla Vista Elementary School and Santa Barbara Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goleta, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goleta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Goleta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
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 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 North La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Goleta, 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 elementary schools in Goleta, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goleta, CA include Kellogg Elementary School, Isla Vista Elementary School and Santa Barbara Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goleta?
7 public elementary schools are located in Goleta.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta?
Goleta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Goleta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Goleta include: Ellwood Elementary School vs. Isla Vista Elementary School, Isla Vista Elementary School vs. Ellwood Elementary School, La Patera Elementary School vs. Kellogg Elementary School
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