Vista de Las Cruces

Tucked into the quiet coastal stretch of Gaviota, Vista de Las Cruces is a small rural elementary that serves the tight-knit agricultural and ranching community along Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Lompoc. Its mid-range scores reflect a school that holds its own academically while operating in one of California's more remote corners, where multi-grade classrooms and close teacher-student relationships are simply part of the culture. Families who value a slower pace, wide open land, and a genuine sense of community over urban amenities will find this little school fits naturally into the lifestyle that draws people to this stretch of the Santa Barbara coast.