Photo: Thomas Camargo · CC BY 3.0Carpinteria’s public schools outscore 65% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Carpinteria, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Carpinteria’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,571 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Carpinteria Middle, then Carpinteria Senior High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Howard School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Carpinteria’s grade
B+: better than 65% of California school districts, #295 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Carpinteria, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Carpinteria · depends on your address
Canalino Elementary
Grades K–5 · 471 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Aliso Elementary
Grades K–5 · 315 students · 20:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Middle
Grades 6–8 · 437 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Middle
Grades 6–8 · 437 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Middle
Grades 6–8 · 437 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 593 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 593 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 593 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 593 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Carpinteria’s public schools are run by Carpinteria Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Carpinteria vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Carpinteria’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria | B+ | Carpinteria Unified |
Every school in Carpinteria
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Carpinteria’s schools
Are Carpinteria’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Carpinteria children attend outscore 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #295 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Carpinteria in?
Carpinteria Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,912 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Carpinteria kids go to high school?
Carpinteria Senior High, with 593 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Carpinteria’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Carpinteria Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Carpinteria spend per student?
$23,571 in Carpinteria Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Carpinteria?
Yes: The Howard School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 86 students).
Parents talk
What Carpinteria families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Carpinteria → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.