Top 10 Best Santa Barbara County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public middle schools serving 15,010 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Barbara County, CA are Los Olivos Elementary School, Solvang Elementary School and Benjamin Foxen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Barbara County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Barbara County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Olivos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-4025
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Solvang Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
La Colina Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4506
Grades: 7-8
| 893 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Grades: 1-8
| 164 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Grades: K-12
| 289 students
Rank: #99.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Grades: 7-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1414.
Jonata Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Second St.
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-4222
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1515.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #1616.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1717.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1818.
Trivium Charter School Adventure
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Berkeley Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1919.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2020.
Carpinteria Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2121.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #2222.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2323.
Trivium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1550 South College Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2424.
La Cumbre Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Modoc Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2525.
Santa Barbara Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
721 East Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
Rank: #2626.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #2727.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 South Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Grades: K-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #2828.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #2929.
Olga L. Reed Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Centennial St.
Los Alamos, CA 93440
(805) 344-2401
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: #3030.
Cuyama Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: #3131.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-9
| 4 students
Rank: #3232.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #3333.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Hidden Pines Way
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #3434.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #3535.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
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Santa Barbara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4010 Jupiter Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 742-3150
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4025 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
7268 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7899
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
7421 Mirano Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3772
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
401 N. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 693-5933
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Grades: 1-6
| 260 students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
313 N. 9th St.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 964-4710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6100 Stow Canyon Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Po Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Grades: K-12
| 274 students
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
1305 N H Street Suite A/332
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(310) 527-1741
Grades: K-12
| 463 students
3412 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
3491 Point Sal Rd.
Casmalia, CA 93429
(805) 937-6515
Grades: K-8
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Barbara County, CA include Los Olivos Elementary School, Solvang Elementary School and Benjamin Foxen Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Barbara County?
41 public middle schools are located in Santa Barbara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Barbara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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