Montecito Union

About Montecito Union

Montecito Union School is a K-8 public school located in the beautiful coastal town of Montecito, California. Founded in 1883, Montecito Union School is one of the oldest schools in the area, and is known for its strong academic program and commitment to excellence in education. The school strives to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students, and provides a wide range of educational opportunities. In addition to its rigorous academic curriculum, Montecito Union School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities. The school also provides a variety of support services, including counseling and health services, as well as parent involvement opportunities. Montecito Union School is an excellent choice for families looking for a top-notch education for their children.

Address:	385 San Ysidro Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone:	(805) 969-3249
Site:	montecitou.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	374 students

Overview Montecito Union

Montecito Union serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Montecito Union placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Montecito Union

Montecito Union is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Montecito Union is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.