Total enrollment
5,037
+237 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Goleta
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
32,685
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
5,037
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
9
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 5%: 4,800 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,037 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Goleta discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.