For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,866 students in Carpinteria, CA (there are , serving 411 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Carpinteria, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA are Carpinteria Family, Carpinteria Middle School and Carpinteria Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpinteria, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carpinteria have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Carpinteria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Family
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Carpinteria Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Canalino Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Aliso Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Carpinteria, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Grades: 1-6
| 260 students
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Carpinteria, CA include Carpinteria Family, Carpinteria Middle School and Carpinteria Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Carpinteria?
5 public schools are located in Carpinteria.
What percentage of students in Carpinteria go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Carpinteria are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carpinteria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carpinteria include: Aliso Elementary School vs. Canalino Elementary School
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