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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Montecito Union

Montecito Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2131

(805) 969-3249 · www.montecitou.org

10/10
#24
Rank 24 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #21 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #44 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #40 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the leafy, affluent enclave of Montecito — the coastal community just south of Santa Barbara that feels like a small town with a remarkably sophisticated edge — Montecito Union is the kind of neighborhood school that families quietly relocate to be near. Academic performance here is among the very best in California, with English, math, and science scores consistently near the top of the state, all within a K-6 setting that still feels tight-knit and community-rooted. It's a natural draw for families who want rigorous academics without sacrificing the laid-back, outdoor-oriented lifestyle that makes this stretch of the California coast so appealing.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
131 (71%)
Hispanic
24 (13%)
Multiple Races
20 (11%)
Other
10 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged15 (8%)
Students with Disabilities25 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

353
Enrollment
32.1
Teachers (FTE)
11:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.1
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 Programs3/10 · #4470 · 26th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found