#1 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Laguna Blanca School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
422 students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade422 students7 students per teacher
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Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
The private schools in Santa Barbara, CA with the most students. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
295 students
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade295 students8 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
284 students
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Crane Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
252 students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade252 students7 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
The Riviera Ridge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
220 students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade220 students8 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
210 students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade210 students17 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–9
185 students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade185 students9 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Fusion Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
95 students
Santa Barbara, CA
B-Overall grade95 students11 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
75 students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade75 students13 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
51 students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade51 students6 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
St. Therese Classical Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–12
38 students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade38 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.