#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 46% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Private schools in Santa Barbara, CA with the most varied mix of students. Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 60% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade210 students17 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 69% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade51 students6 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Crane Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 75% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade252 students7 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–9
Largest group: 75% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade185 students9 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Laguna Blanca School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 77% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade422 students7 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
The Riviera Ridge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 79% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade220 students8 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 80% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade295 students8 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Fusion Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 83% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
B-Overall grade95 students11 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 91% of students
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade75 students13 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.