For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 269 students in Goleta, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Goleta, CA is Santa Barbara Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goleta, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Goleta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Goleta, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Goleta, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Goleta, CA include Santa Barbara Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Goleta?
1 public charter schools are located in Goleta.
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta?
Goleta public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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