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Peabody Charter

Santa Barbara Unified · Santa Barbara County · 3018 Calle Noguera, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2848

(805) 563-1172 · www.sbunified.org

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9/10
#719
Rank 719 out of 5,722
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #713 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #798 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #655 · 88th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into one of Santa Barbara's quieter residential neighborhoods, Peabody Charter is a strong academic choice for families who want the feel of a neighborhood school with the added flexibility and focus that comes with charter status. Test scores consistently land in the top 15% statewide across English, math, and science, which speaks to both the teaching quality and the engaged parent community that tends to thrive here. For families drawn to the Santa Barbara lifestyle — mild weather, outdoor access, and a tight-knit community vibe — Peabody offers a genuinely solid foundation without having to look outside the public school system.

Student Demographics

424 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
204 (48%)
White
188 (44%)
Multiple Races
16 (4%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners77 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged198 (47%)
Students with Disabilities61 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

780
Enrollment
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27.1
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 Programs9/10 · #1075 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found