| Index | Goleta | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 58% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 11 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Goleta | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.4% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 86.2% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 71.1% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 49.4% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 41.7% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.6% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 7.7% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 11 public schools, 3 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Goleta. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Goleta, CA schools is 58%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Goleta, CA, an average of 87.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 86.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Santa Ynez, CA | 4,728 | 57% | 18.0% |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 90,911 | 47% | 2.0% |
| Goleta, CA | 32,142 | 58% | 21.2% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Westlake, OH | 32,154 | 86% | 78.1% |
| Dania Beach, FL | 32,125 | 48% | 0.7% |
| Statesboro, GA | 32,115 | 38% | 20.4% |
| Weatherford, TX | 32,110 | 44% | 8.3% |
| Juneau, AK | 32,099 | 46% | 4.8% |
| Goleta, CA | 32,142 | 58% | 21.2% |
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