Laguna Blanca School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade422 students7 students per teacher
Private schools in Santa Barbara, CA
13 private schools in Santa Barbara, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade295 students8 students per teacher
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
Crane Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade252 students7 students per teacher
The Riviera Ridge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade220 students8 students per teacher
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 4 Catholic schools in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade210 students17 students per teacher
Santa Barbara Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–9
Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2011–12
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade185 students9 students per teacher
Fusion Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 7 independent schools in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
B-Overall grade95 students11 students per teacher
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade75 students13 students per teacher
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade51 students6 students per teacher
St. Therese Classical Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade38 students5 students per teacher
Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
A-Overall grade6 students2 students per teacher
Eureka School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
A-Overall grade5 students3 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Santa Barbara, CA
How many private schools are in Santa Barbara, CA?
13 private schools in Santa Barbara, CA, with about 2,138 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Santa Barbara, CA?
The most common are independent schools (6), Catholic schools (4), Christian schools (1), Montessori schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes: 6 private schools in Santa Barbara, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Santa Barbara, CA offer pre-K?
7 private schools in Santa Barbara, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Santa Barbara, CA have?
The average school has 7.8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Santa Barbara, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.