For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,322 students in Goleta, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goleta, CA are Brandon Elementary School, Vista De Las Cruces and Isla Vista Elementary School. 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 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 N. La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Goleta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Goleta, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goleta, CA include Brandon Elementary School, Vista De Las Cruces and Isla Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goleta, CA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Goleta, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta, CA?
Goleta, CA 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).
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