2025 Best School Districts in Santa Barbara, California
K-12 Schools
- Dos Pueblos High School
- Public school
- Grades 9-12
- Known for its Engineering Academy and strong academic programs
- Santa Barbara Junior High School
- Public school
- Grades 7-8
- Offers a diverse range of electives and extracurricular activities
- Washington Elementary School
- Public school
- Grades K-6
- Known for its dual language immersion program
Colleges and Universities
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
- Public research university
- Known for strong programs in physics, engineering, and environmental studies
- Beautiful beachside campus
- Santa Barbara City College
- Community college
- Offers associate degrees and certificate programs
- Known for its transfer programs to four-year universities
- Westmont College
- Private Christian liberal arts college
- Offers undergraduate programs
- Known for its strong academic community and beautiful campus