For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,589 students in 93463, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93463, CA are Ballard Elementary School, Solvang Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93463 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93463, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93463, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 School St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Solvang Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4810
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #44.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
93463, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93463, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93463, CA include Ballard Elementary School, Solvang Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 93463?
4 public schools are located in 93463.
What is the racial composition of students in 93463?
93463 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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