For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 306 students in 93103, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in 93103, CA is Adelante Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 93103 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93103, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93103, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adelante Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
93103, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Home School Santa Barbara Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Home School Santa Barbara Secondary (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Santa Barbara Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 93103, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 93103, CA include Adelante Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 93103?
1 public charter schools are located in 93103.
What is the racial composition of students in 93103?
93103 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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