For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 336 students in Santa Ynez, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Ynez, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Gr: 1-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Santa Ynez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Ynez?
2 public elementary schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Ynez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Santa Ynez include: Santa Ynez Valley Charter vs. Santa Ynez Elementary School, Santa Ynez Elementary School vs. Santa Ynez Valley Charter
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