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Cold Spring Elementary

2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 11 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Cold Spring Elementary

2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 11 of 7047 in California

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About Cold Spring Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 92%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 92% in Math and 92% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
178
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 76.4%
Asian 1.69%
Hispanic 7.87%
Black 0.56%
Two+ Races 12.36%
Native Am. 1.12%
White
76.4%
Asian
1.69%
Hispanic
7.87%
Black
0.56%
Two+ Races
12.36%
Native Am.
1.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 178
45.51%
81 Female
54.49%
97 Male

Student Population

178 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Cold Spring Elementary Contact Information

Address

2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

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Phone

(805) 969-2678

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TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cold Spring Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cold Spring Elementary was recognized in late 2025 as the #1 top-performing school district in California by EdSource and SchoolDigger. Its students also earned second place at the 12th Annual All Santa Barbara Track Meet.

FAQ

Q1. Why does Cold Spring Elementary always do so well in California's public schools?

Ans. It has a 92% success rate in math and reading, and its small class sizes help students do well in school.

Q2. How many students are there for every teacher at Cold Spring Elementary in Montecito right now?

Ans. The school has a great student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, which creates a close-knit learning environment that focuses on each student's mastery.

Q3: How does Cold Spring Elementary use its unique location in Montecito for outdoor learning that is hands-on?

Ans. The campus has special outdoor areas where students can do science lessons and environmental stewardship projects all year long.

Q4. How many students can Cold Spring Elementary take in this term, which is 2026?

Ans. The school now has 178 students, which keeps it a small, high-achieving public school district.

Q5. Does Cold Spring Elementary School offer specialized classes in the performing arts for students of all grades?

Ans. Yes, students take part in music and drama programs that are part of the core curriculum to encourage creative expression every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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