For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,424 students in 93111, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 283 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 93111, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93111, CA are Foothill Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Hollister Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93111 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93111, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93111, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
711 Ribera Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5465 Queen Anne Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Anita Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
El Camino Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5020 San Simeon Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93111, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93111, CA include Foothill Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Hollister Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93111?
4 public schools are located in 93111.
What percentage of students in 93111 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 93111 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93111?
93111 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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