For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,071 students in 93109, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93109, CA are Washington Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93109 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93109, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93109, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Loma Alta Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93109, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93109, CA include Washington Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93109?
3 public schools are located in 93109.
What is the racial composition of students in 93109?
93109 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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