Total enrollment
5,037
-198 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
9 schools in Goleta
California · Public K-12
Across 9 public schools, Goleta (California) serves approximately 5,037 K-12 students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Goleta
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 38%
% Hispanic
44%
was 48%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
7%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 429 |
| Dos Pueblos Senior High | High | 09-12 | 2,149 |
| Ellwood Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 303 |
| Fairview Preschool | Combined | M-M | · |
| Goleta Valley Junior High | Middle | 07-08 | 731 |
| Isla Vista Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 418 |
| Kellogg Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 369 |
| La Patera Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 369 |
| Santa Barbara Charter | Elementary | KG-08 | 269 |
About Goleta
Goleta, California is home to 9 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,037 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 5,235 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,037 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment shrank from 48% to 44%.
On allk12, the community for Goleta discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.