2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Santa Barbara County, CA. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#1 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
#2 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
#3 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Santa Maria since at least 2011
Santa Maria, CA
#4 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 4 Catholic schools in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
#5 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Parish school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Lompoc
Lompoc, CA
#6 Best Catholic Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
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