Districts in Santa Barbara County7 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Unified School District | Santa Barbara | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3 |
| Orcutt Union Elementary School District | Orcutt Union | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2 |
| Carpinteria Unified School District | Carpinteria | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 6 |
| Santa Maria Joint Union High School District | Santa Maria | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 4 |
| Cuyama Joint Unified School District | Cuyama | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 2 |
| Lompoc Unified School District | Lompoc | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2 |
Zip Codes in Santa Barbara County
School Districts in Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County has 7 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Santa Barbara County is Santa Barbara Unified School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (California CAASPP 2023–24 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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