Santa Ynez Elementary
Where students grow with confidence, curiosity, and community.
Located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez Elementary School is a welcoming, family-oriented school serving grades 1–8.
We believe every student deserves to feel known, valued, and empowered to succeed—both in the classroom and beyond.
upper campus
Grades 1-8
school starts
@ 8:25AM
3325 pine st. santa ynez
Santa Ynez Elementary
Where students grow with confidence, curiosity, and community.
Located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez Elementary School is a welcoming, family-oriented school serving grades 1–8.
We believe every student deserves to feel known, valued, and empowered to succeed—both in the classroom and beyond.
Quick Links
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PARENTSQUARE
Stay connected with school updates and announcements.
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REPORT AN ABSENCE
Let the school know your student will be out.
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CALENDAR
Stay up to date on school events, holidays, minimum days, and districtwide dates.
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SCHOOL MEALS
View daily menus, meal information, and nutrition resources.
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BELL SCHEDULE
Find daily start times, dismissal times, minimum days, and early release info.
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ASES / After School
Find program information, enrollment details, and family contacts.
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BUS SCHEDULE
Let the school know your student will be out.
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ENROLL
Start enrollment or schedule a walkthrough to see our TK-K campus.
Welcome
Santa Ynez Elementary is a place where students are challenged, encouraged, and supported as they grow from elementary learners into confident middle school students. Our small-school setting allows teachers and staff to build strong relationships with students and families, while our programs help students develop the academic, social, and leadership skills they need for the future.
At a Glance
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Grades 1-8
Serving students on the district’s upper campus.
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145 Students
A small-school environment where students are known by name.
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Two-Campus Community
Part of an integrated TK–8 district with College Elementary nearby.
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Award Winning Tradition
Proudly recognized for academic excellence at the state and national levels.
Student Life
Learning, growing, exploring, and belonging every day.
At Santa Ynez Elementary, student life extends far beyond the classroom. Students build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover their interests through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, service projects, school traditions, and hands-on learning experiences.
From recess and school events to clubs, performances, and community involvement, every day offers opportunities to connect, grow, and create meaningful memories. Our campus is a place where students feel supported, engaged, and inspired to become curious learners, caring classmates, and confident Bobcats.
Latest from the upper campus.
Strong academics with support for every student.
Santa Ynez Elementary provides a standards-aligned academic program designed to help students build confidence, curiosity, and readiness for the next stage of learning.
Core Learning
Instruction is aligned with California Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, with progress shared through reports and standards-based communication with families.
Reading & Intervention Support
The ExCEL reading program provides differentiated reading instruction so students can receive support in smaller, targeted groups.
Middle School Readiness
Older students have opportunities to prepare for high school through academic expectations, leadership, athletics, AVID, and graduation-focused goals. The district site identifies AVID as a program designed to prepare students for high school, college, and career.
A school community where students belong
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Athletics
Students in grades 6–8 can participate in junior high athletics, with the district describing the goal as exposure to sports, fundamental skill-building, confidence, and teamwork.
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ASES After School Program
The ASES program serves students after school until 6 p.m. and includes tutoring, homework help, enrichment, service learning, and community-based activities.
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Community Connections
The school’s community culture shows up through events, service learning, local partnerships, and family involvement.
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Family Support
Family Resource Center services connect families with resources related to health, nutrition, child care, parenting, and community support.
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.
Resources for Santa Ynez Families
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Visit santa ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez Elementary is the upper campus of College School District, serving Grades 1-8 in a warm, welcoming setting. Families visiting campus should enter through the main school office and check in with staff upon arrival.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
3525 Pine Street
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone:(805) 686-7310
Email: Berenis Santos, School Secretary
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-3pm
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.