Joe Nightingale and Santa Ynez elementary schools, and Buellton's Jonata Middle School have been named 2025 California Honor Roll schools , the only three schools in northern Santa Barbara County to receive the statewide distinction recognizing academic achievement and success in closing performance gaps.

Joe Nightingale Elementary is in Orcutt.

The honor, announced by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, places the schools among 1,834 campuses and 158 districts identified this year — roughly 21% of all schools and districts in California.

The California Honor Roll highlights schools showing strong student performance, improvement over time and measurable progress in preparing students for college and career readiness. ERP evalu

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