For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,071 students in 93109, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93109, CA are Washington Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93109 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93109, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93109, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Loma Alta Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93109, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93109, CA include Washington Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93109?
3 public elementary schools are located in 93109.
What is the racial composition of students in 93109?
93109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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