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Montecito Union

385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 40 of 6668 in California

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About Montecito Union

385 San Ysidro Road in Montecito is where Montecito Union is. 395 students in grades K–6 attend. The student–teacher ratio is 12:1. The percentage of students who are good at math is 87%, and the percentage of students who are good at reading is 89%. There are 49% female and 51% male. The school stresses doing well in school and being a good citizen of the world. The campus has modern classrooms that are connected to the natural world. A lot of care goes into making sure that the grounds are safe and well-kept. The environment shows the values of a community that works together and does well. The prices of homes in this area range from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000. Families love the school for its creative classrooms and dedicated staff. Parents think that the school offers the best support for student growth. People often praise the school for helping students learn how to think critically. In California, this is one of the best elementary schools.

Montecito Union Contact Information

Address

385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

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Phone

(805) 969-3249

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 89% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
344
Total Students
TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Montecito Union

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
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:35 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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.

Student Demographics

White 73.55%
Asian 0.29%
Hispanic 10.76%
Black 0.29%
Two+ Races 14.53%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
73.55%
Asian
0.29%
Hispanic
10.76%
Black
0.29%
Two+ Races
14.53%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 344
47.67%
164 Female
52.03%
179 Male

Student Population

344 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

424 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Montecito Union School was recently lauded for its innovative "Nature Lab," an outdoor learning environment that received regional recognition for sustainability education in 2025.

FAQ

Q1. How many students are there for every teacher at Montecito Union School in 2026?

Ans. The school has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, which means that each student gets a lot of individual attention and can work together to learn.

Q2. How does Montecito Union School make its campus fit in with the natural world?

Ans. The campus has modern classrooms that are built into the natural environment to encourage global citizenship and environmental awareness.

Q3. What are the math scores for Montecito Union School in 2026?

Ans. Montecito Union School has an eighty-eight percent math proficiency rate, which means it is always one of the best schools in California.

Q4. What steps does Montecito Union School take to keep its campus safe?

Ans. Every day, a lot of care goes into making sure the grounds are safe and well-kept for the safety of the students.

Q5. Why do people praise the teachers at Montecito Union School for helping students think critically?

Ans. Families praise the dedicated staff for being able to push students to do their best and give them the best academic support possible.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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