#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Laguna Blanca School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade422 students7 students per teacher
2026 lists
College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Private high schools in Santa Barbara County, CA where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Cate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Carpinteria, CA
A+Overall grade306 students6 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade295 students8 students per teacher
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Dunn School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Olivos, CA
A+Overall grade218 students6 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
Midland School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
79% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Olivos, CA
AOverall grade79 students4 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in Santa Barbara County, CA
St. Joseph High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
58% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Santa Maria, CA
A-Overall grade506 students15 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.