Total enrollment
1,861
-281 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Carpinteria
California · Public K-12
Carpinteria, California runs a public-school system of 5 campuses with combined enrollment around 1,861 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Carpinteria
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 21%
% Hispanic
74%
was 75%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 315 |
| Canalino Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 471 |
| Carpinteria Family | Elementary | KG-05 | 45 |
| Carpinteria Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 437 |
| Carpinteria Senior High | High | 09-12 | 593 |
About Carpinteria
Public education in Carpinteria, California runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 1,861 students. By footprint, Carpinteria sits in the compact bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Carpinteria is around 372 students, 36% below the California average of about 578.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 13%: 2,142 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,861 in SY 2024-25. Carpinteria now counts 5 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Carpinteria discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.