For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,086 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA are Peabody Charter and Adelante Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Barbara have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Santa Barbara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peabody Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Gr: K-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Adelante Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Peabody Charter and Adelante Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara?
2 public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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