Barbara Webster Elementary

Santa Paula is a small agricultural city tucked into the Santa Clara River Valley, about 30 minutes east of Ventura, with a tight-knit community feel that's increasingly attracting families looking for a quieter pace without straying too far from the coast. Barbara Webster Elementary serves that community as a neighborhood school where strong family involvement and cultural pride play a big role in school life, even as academic scores reflect some of the challenges common to the broader district. Families who are hands-on about supplementing their child's education and value a close, community-rooted environment will find it a welcoming place to start.