The Knox School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Santa Barbara, CA
1525 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
The Knox School of Santa Barbara is an independent private school in Santa Barbara, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 51 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 82% since 2015–16. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 51
- Teachers
- 9.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Knox School of Santa Barbara
What grades does The Knox School of Santa Barbara serve?
The Knox School of Santa Barbara serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Knox School of Santa Barbara?
About 51 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Knox School of Santa Barbara?
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