For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 572 students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alta Mesa are Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Loma Alta Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA include Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara?
the neighborhood of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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