#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.5 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade51 students6 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Private schools in Santa Barbara, CA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Laguna Blanca School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.3 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade422 students7 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Crane Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
7.4 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade252 students7 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
The Riviera Ridge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.6 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade220 students8 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
7.9 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
8.1 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade295 students8 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–9
8.6 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade185 students9 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Fusion Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
10.6 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B-Overall grade95 students11 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.5 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade75 students13 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
17.4 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade210 students17 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.