College Elementary School
A joyful beginning for every Bobcat.
College Elementary is a warm TK and Kindergarten campus where our youngest learners are known, supported, and encouraged to grow. In a caring, close-knit setting, children build confidence, friendships, independence, and a love of learning from the very beginning.
tk & kindergarten
lower campus
3525 pine st. santa ynez
school starts
@ 8:25AM
College Elementary School
A joyful beginning for every Bobcat.
College Elementary is a warm TK and Kindergarten campus where our youngest learners are known, supported, and encouraged to grow. In a caring, close-knit setting, children build confidence, friendships, independence, and a love of learning from the very beginning.
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About College Elementary
Where little learners feel right at home.
College Elementary is the lower campus of College School District, serving TK and Kindergarten students in a caring, family-oriented environment. Here, children are welcomed into school life with friendly faces, familiar routines, and the kind of personal attention that helps them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
As part of a small, close-knit district, our youngest Bobcats benefit from strong relationships between teachers, families, and staff. Every child is encouraged to explore, ask questions, make friends, and discover the joy of learning in a place where they are truly known.
Small-school support
Friendly faces, familiar routines, and personalized attention.
at a glance
A small campus designed for big beginnings.
TK-K
Lower campus for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten
400+
Students districtwide across two campuses
2
Campuses connected by one close-knit district
1
Bobcat community where every child is known
Student Life
Learning through play, music, movement, and friendship.
At College Elementary, play is an important part of learning. Students practice independence, build friendships, strengthen motor skills, and discover new interests through a variety of hands-on experiences throughout the school day.
From outdoor play and music to classroom routines and group activities, our lower campus is designed to help children feel confident, connected, and ready for the next step in their educational journey.
Fresh meals, healthy choices, and school garden connections
College School District’s lunch program provides nutritious meals each day, including fresh fruits and vegetables that are locally sourced when possible. Students have also participated in planting and caring for the community garden.
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Resources for Santa Ynez Families
Visit College Elementary
College Elementary is the lower campus of College School District, serving TK and Kindergarten students in a warm, welcoming setting.
College Elementary School
Lower Campus
3525 Pine Street
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: 805-686-7310
Email: Berenis Santos, School Secretary
Office Hours: 8:00AM-3:30PM
Business hours are between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If possible, try to limit visits or phone calls to the office until after 8:30 a.m., unless it is an emergency.
Visiting for a walkthrough?
Please schedule your visit in advance so our team can make sure someone is available to welcome you and show you around campus.
For campus safety, all visitors should enter through the main office before going to classrooms, playground areas, or school events.