Solvang Elementary School
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 688-4810
Fax: (805) 688-6410
District: Solvang Elementary
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 • 602 students
Solvang Elementary School, a public school located in Solvang, CA, serves grades K-8 in the Solvang Elementary School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Solvang Elementary School is a public school located in Solvang, CA. 602 students attend Solvang Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: September 14, 2025
This school is amazing. I've had my kids come here. The teachers are kind, and the kids are too. Bullying is not supported in this school, and what I have heard from my kids is cool. They have a ton of stuff helping bullying, (if there was any). Like the stop it app, and teachers do not support it. If you were to be caught bullying thats a talk or whatever. In the middle school, they have many electives and cool things. However, I don't agree with the quad rules. The quad is only for 8th graders, and at first, it seem good, but it sucks for the 6th and 7th graders. Its complicated, and homework is stressful, but with the right help and teachers, This is a amazing school.
Posted: September 14, 2025
Posted: September 14, 2025
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Posted: September 14, 2025
Posted: February 10, 2021
I have had three children attend this school, over the course of three principals and two superintendents and a resolving door of teachers. They do not pay competitive wages to their teachers, as a result most teachers use the school to gain experience and move on to better paying jobs. The experienced teachers are wonderful! Many of the new teachers are disasters, especially because there are so many. A major problem is the wasting of funds for both a principal and a superintendent at every school. These represent the largest salaries for questionable competence. Only perfunctory efforts are made for kids that require extra attention. If you have the opportunity to choose a different school, do it! This school also has a problem with bullying and loves to say that the "student is on our radar" when complaints are made regarding specific bullies.
Posted: February 10, 2021
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Posted: October 31, 2018
the school is hands down the worst school in the area, the teachers would rather eat snacks and gossip with there friends then teach and care about the children, the teachers lack empathy and i think a basic understanding of how children act and behave, they have NO PATIENTS at all, do not take your child to this school, very bad people here !!
Posted: October 31, 2018
Posted: October 31, 2018
Horrible teachers that do not take the time to deal with kids individually, the teachers would rather send them home then deal with any issues the children might have, i am disgusted with the teachers and therew lack of empathy, seriously if you want your child to be taught by a nicew caring smart teacher do not take them here
Posted: October 31, 2018
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Posted: November 4, 2017
Fantastic teachers and a great campus that has been getting a lot of updates to the grounds and landscaping. Our kids love it and come home fulfilled and learning a ton.
Posted: November 4, 2017
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Posted: October 17, 2014
This school has been very good to great in the past. However, the new Superintendent/Principal doesn't seem effective. The school is split up among racial lines, whites vs. minorities; with the whites ruling. There are very few hispanic teachers at the school. Bullying has become a huge issue, and again, the Super hasn't been effective, even allowing and encouraging bullying among the parents. Teachers aren't paid as much as other schools, so teacher retention is a serious problem. If you get one of the experienced good long-term teachers, then your child will have a very good experience. If the teacher's not good, then you're on your own.
Posted: January 31, 2014
My kids have been complaining from 1st grade & still are.They are now at upper campus.Teachers,the ones that LOVE their job are amazing & truly gifted, my kids in return do very well in their classes.They come home excited & talking.Now for the bad news I rated 1 star because the BAD out weighs the good!My kids have always complained about the paid aids.When asked for help they were told to work it out.As you could imagine this led to problems, yet they would go out of there way to help others.While this school has gone through many overall changes,which have effected my kids & others in such a negative way(ex. playground).Really how could it not??When problems arise,I got the feeling of just tell this person what they want to hear to get me to go away, of course problems kept coming up.#1 Do not go to this school! But if it is your only choice it would be good if you are involved or know someone who is working there or is a volunteer.If you have money and donate no problem.Any patterns stick out?Food for thought since one of my kids was in 2nd grade every year the school keeps losing students even 1/2 through the year to other schools close by. This school is rated 7 out of 10=bad
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Buellton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Buellton | CA | 3.1 mi | |
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| 5 | Vandenberg Family Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vandenberg Air Force Base | CA | 24.1 mi | |
| 6 | Orcutt | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Orcutt | CA | 24.9 mi | |
| 7 | Santa Maria | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Santa Maria | CA | 28.4 mi | |
| 8 | Arbor Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | Santa Maria | CA | 28.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solvang | Solvang | CA | 0.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Vandenberg AFB | 26.9 mi. |
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