Best 93103 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,543 students in 93103, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 479 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 93103, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93103, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93103 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93103, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93103, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 East Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Adelante Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1030 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8685
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 93103 California

93103, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93103, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93103?
6 public schools are located in 93103.
What percentage of students in 93103 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 93103 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93103?
93103 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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