Anacapa School (2026 Profile) - Santa Barbara, CA

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 52 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Anacapa School
7	5
8	12
9	6
10	11
11	5
12	13

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1981

Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,000

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Tuition Notes

*$28,000 for Lower School Tuition

Admissions Director

Kito Cetrulo

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$22 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Rock ClimbingSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

Anacapa School empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity and compassion through academic and experiential learning in a close-knit, diverse community..

School Motto: Be Brilliant. Chase Adventure.
School Mascot: Island Fox

Anacapa School offers a 7th-12thgrade academic experience for students and families who opt for a rigorous and innovative learning environment.

We deliver an education designed to emphasize and celebrate ingenuity. We recognize that inspiration is personal, and confidence is foundational for a successful student of life.

We believe in intelligent and complex discourse between students and their faculty. We believe in responsible risk-taking and the deep power of community.

We foster an environment designed to optimize independent thinkers working together to create a culture of creativity and compassion.

We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that results from:

Synthesis: The synthesis of often disparate ideas, talents, and information
Passion: The enthusiasm to dive deep
Innovation: The confidence to pursue a path not yet forged
Creativity: The harnessing of creative inspiration
Collaboration: The recognition that multiple and often different perspectives generate phenomenal outcomes

Anacapa School empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity and compassion through academic and experiential learning in a close-knit, diverse community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Anacapa School cost?

Anacapa School's tuition is approximately $29,000 for private students.

What sports does Anacapa School offer?

Anacapa School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Rock Climbing, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Anacapa School?

The application deadline for Anacapa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Anacapa School located?

Anacapa School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.

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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $31,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).