For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 4,405 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara County, CA are Peabody Charter, Santa Barbara Charter and Trivium Charter School Voyage. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Barbara County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 County (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.
Santa Barbara Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7360
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Manzanita Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
991 Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Trivium Charter School Adventure
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Berkeley Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Trivium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 South College Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
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%
Rank: #1212.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Barbara County, CA include Peabody Charter, Santa Barbara Charter and Trivium Charter School Voyage.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara County?
14 public charter schools are located in Santa Barbara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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