For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,527 students in Solvang, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Solvang, CA are Ballard Elementary School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Solvang Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Solvang, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Solvang 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 Public Schools in Solvang, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 School St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Solvang Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Solvang, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Gr: 5-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Solvang, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Solvang, CA include Ballard Elementary School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Solvang Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Solvang?
4 public schools are located in Solvang.
What is the racial composition of students in Solvang?
Solvang 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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