For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,866 students in Carpinteria, CA (there are , serving 411 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Carpinteria, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA are Carpinteria Family, Carpinteria Senior High School and Canalino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpinteria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carpinteria have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carpinteria, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Family
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Canalino Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Carpinteria Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Aliso Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Carpinteria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA include Carpinteria Family, Carpinteria Senior High School and Canalino Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carpinteria?
5 public schools are located in Carpinteria.
What percentage of students in Carpinteria go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Carpinteria are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carpinteria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carpinteria include: Canalino Elementary School vs. Aliso Elementary School, Aliso Elementary School vs. Canalino Elementary School
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