For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 719 students in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA.
The neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.16, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Cumbre Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Modoc Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Community Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA include La Cumbre Junior High School and Santa Barbara Community Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara?
the neighborhood of Bel Air, Santa Barbara public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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