McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara Unified · Grades K-6
5,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
McKinley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary 5,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 12th in 2025.
McKinley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 128 students tested
McKinley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 264 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 88.3% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 6.4% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near McKinley Elementary
Typical home value $2.45M in zip 93109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McKinley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Washington ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 1.2 mi away1,283rd of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 56% - 7Harding University PartnershipSanta Barbara Unified · 1.3 mi away2,194th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 5Monroe ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 1.6 mi away2,893rd of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 35% - 8Adelante CharterSanta Barbara Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter1,568th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 58% - 3Santa Barbara Community AcademySanta Barbara Unified · 1.8 mi away4,111th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 7Franklin ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 1.8 mi away1,857th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 51% - 7Roosevelt ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 2 mi away1,950th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 4Cleveland ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 2.3 mi away3,619th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKinley Elementary in?
McKinley Elementary is part of the Santa Barbara Unified district in Santa Barbara, California.
Is McKinley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary 5,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKinley Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, White 6%, Two or more races 4%, Black 1% (264 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKinley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93109 is $2.45M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.