| Index | Solvang | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 78% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Solvang | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 92.6% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.2% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 77.0% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 50.8% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 40.2% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 15.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.8% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Solvang. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Solvang, CA schools is 78%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In Solvang, CA, an average of 92.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Los Olivos, CA | 838 | 67% | 39.6% |
| Santa Ynez, CA | 4,728 | 57% | 18.0% |
| Buellton, CA | 5,276 | 52% | 8.3% |
| Los Alamos, CA | 1,275 | 35% | 28.1% |
| Solvang, CA | 5,644 | 78% | 61.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Malone, NY | 5,644 | 38% | 21.0% |
| Carlinville, IL | 5,645 | 45% | 7.0% |
| Marion, VA | 5,646 | 79% | 65.1% |
| Eaton, CO | 5,646 | 51% | 6.9% |
| Buckner, KY | 5,640 | 58% | 20.1% |
| Solvang, CA | 5,644 | 78% | 61.5% |
Here are the best places to live in California
Top 10 cities in California with the best education system
10 Best cities in California for employment
See the best places to live in & around Solvang