For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 984 students in 93103, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93103, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Adelante Charter and Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93103 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93103, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93103, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Adelante Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
93103, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home School Santa Barbara Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
Home School Santa Barbara Secondary (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
Santa Barbara Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93103, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93103, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Adelante Charter and Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93103?
3 public elementary schools are located in 93103.
What is the racial composition of students in 93103?
93103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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