Total enrollment
1,861
-169 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Carpinteria
California · Public K-12
Carpinteria, California runs a public-school system of 5 schools with combined enrollment around 1,861 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Carpinteria
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,036
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,861
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 8%: 2,030 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,861 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Carpinteria discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.