For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,146 students in 93117, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 541 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 93117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93117, CA are Kellogg Elementary School, Isla Vista Elementary School and Dos Pueblos Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93117 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93117, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93117, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7266 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 2,075 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Grades: 7-8
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #88.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 North La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
93117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dos Pueblos Charger Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
401 N. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93117, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93117, CA include Kellogg Elementary School, Isla Vista Elementary School and Dos Pueblos Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 93117?
9 public schools are located in 93117.
What percentage of students in 93117 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 93117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93117?
93117 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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