For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,543 students in 93103, CA (there are , serving 479 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 93103, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93103, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93103 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93103, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93103, CA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 East Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,046 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
1030 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8685
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8685
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
93103, California 51爆料s (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 schools in 93103, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93103, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 93103?
6 public schools are located in 93103.
What percentage of students in 93103 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 93103 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93103?
93103 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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