Extraordinary school! Full time music, art, P.E. and gardening teachers-in addition to librarian,…read moreaides, small classes and terrific classroom teachers. We're second generation Ballard Bears. High standards, high success rate and positive atmosphere makes it the school that everyone wants to be part of.

So far so good. My little guy started kinder here and seems happy with it…read more The school is a cute little community with only 116 kids total this yr. Which means plenty of individual attention for students. Gina in the office is so sweet and helpful. I joined the PTA and all the parents are really nice and supportive.

Bethania is about love, community and of course Jesus. You can't have one without the other 2…read more Pastor Chris and everyone else are so welcoming. Definitely stop by on a Sunday if you are local or just visiting

Pastor Chris Brown is very welcoming. Not only does this…read morechurch building have historical significance - but it is a great place to worship with fellow Lutherans. We came for worship while staying in Solvang for the weekend. There is coffee and fellowship for all after worship.

Had 2 bad experiences here. This may be an adequate school for some ( and there are a few standout…read moreteachers) but overall it is unable to consistently meet the needs of the brightest kids. Very weak administration that deflects or dismisses parents' concerns. Inadequate safety precautions and supervision, social politics where certain families have undue influence, and some sub par teachers are problems that are ongoing. Unfortunately there are limited choices in the area, but families are discovering that this school doesn't fulfill the promise of a better quality education. Many unhappy parents feel they've tried and failed to make things better but they had no other viable option. Others, like us, decided to leave.

We have been very pleased by the teachers, principal and staff at the school. There is so much…read moreschool spirit, energy and heart put into making Santa Ynez Elementary a safe, positive, and fun place to learn. I highly recommend this school!

Came here for soccer tournaments twice in three years. Not really enough space for six fields…read more Lucky to leave without a broken ankle. Parking is fine if you ignore the first little lot.