Santa Barbara Charter

Santa Barbara Charter sits in Goleta, just west of Santa Barbara proper, where the weather is reliably gorgeous and the community leans outdoorsy, educated, and engaged. As a K-8 charter school, it gives families a longer runway with a single school community, which tends to build real continuity for kids and parents alike. Families drawn to an alternative to the traditional district path — but still wanting solid academics with strong science scores — will find a lot to like here.