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Monte Vista Elementary

Hope Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 730 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1599

(805) 687-5333

10/10
#525
Rank 525 out of 5,722
Top 9%
English Language Arts10/10 · #552 · 90th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #638 · 89th percentile
Science10/10 · #310 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Santa Barbara's upper Westside, Monte Vista Elementary consistently ranks among the stronger elementary schools in a city already known for high expectations in education. Families drawn to the area tend to value outdoor living alongside academic rigor — and Monte Vista delivers on both fronts, with particularly standout science scores that reflect the kind of curiosity-driven learning you'd hope to find in a community surrounded by mountains, ocean, and open space. It's a natural fit for families putting down roots in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable residential pockets, where the neighborhoods are quiet, the schools are walkable, and the quality of life is genuinely hard to beat.

Student Demographics

153 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
95 (62%)
Hispanic
50 (33%)
Asian
5 (3%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged37 (24%)
Students with Disabilities23 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

267
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2737 · 55th percentile

108 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.