Peabody Charter

Peabody Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of the Peabody Charter District. The school serves approximately 776 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90.1th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math, 22 points above the state average and 69% in reading/language arts, 24 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $129,549, where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a small city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Peabody Charter is 23.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Peabody Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.