Best Santa Ynez Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 364 students in Santa Ynez, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 178 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Santa Ynez, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Santa Ynez, CA are Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Santa Ynez, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).