For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 572 students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Alta Mesa are Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA include Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara?
the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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