Best Santa Ynez Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 334 students in Santa Ynez, CA.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Ynez, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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Santa Ynez, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Ynez?
2 public middle schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Ynez are often viewed compared to one another?

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