Thomas Hope House · Photo: DocFreeman24 · CC BY-SA 4.0Eastern Goleta Valley’s public schools outscore 91% of California districts
In Eastern Goleta Valley, 56% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Eastern Goleta Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. 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 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastern Goleta Valley’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,822 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Laguna Blanca School (private) and St. Therese Classical Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Eastern Goleta Valley’s grade
A: better than 91% of California school districts, #66 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Eastern Goleta Valley, with each school’s own grade.
Parts of Eastern Goleta Valley (18% of its land) are served by Hope Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Eastern Goleta Valley
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Eastern Goleta Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Eastern Goleta Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Goleta Valley | A | Goleta Union Elementary K–6 · Santa Barbara Unified |
| Goleta | A | Goleta Union Elementary K–6 · Santa Barbara Unified |
| Santa Barbara | B+ | Santa Barbara Unified |
Every school in Eastern Goleta Valley
11 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).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Santa Barbara County ROP-South and Trivium Charter School Voyage).
Questions about Eastern Goleta Valley’s schools
Are Eastern Goleta Valley’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Eastern Goleta Valley children attend outscore 91% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #66 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Eastern Goleta Valley in?
Santa Barbara Unified School District, which runs grades and enrolls 0 students in 0 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Eastern Goleta Valley are served by Hope Elementary.
How much does Eastern Goleta Valley spend per student?
$21,822 in Goleta Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Eastern Goleta Valley?
Yes: Laguna Blanca School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 432 students) and St. Therese Classical Academy (Catholic, grades 4–12, 38 students).
Parents talk
What Eastern Goleta Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Eastern Goleta Valley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) 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.