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Goleta Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 569 students in Goleta, CA, 10% of all K-12 students in Goleta, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Goleta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 569
  • Average Tuition: $17,895
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Goleta, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 569
  • Average Tuition: $17,895
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Goleta, CA School Trends

Private Schools in Goleta, CA (2026-27)

Coastline Christian Academy Photo
Coastline Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Christian
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
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Montessori Center School Photo
Montessori Center School
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
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South Coast Montessori Photo
South Coast Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
(3)
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South Coast Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
(4)
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Goleta, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
569
Students
$17,895
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Goleta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
569 Students
659,577 Students
% Students of Color
37%
52%
0.60
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
228 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
40%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
277 Students
188,723 Students
% of Others Students
49%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,895
$17,602
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$9,656
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Goleta, CA?
4 private schools are located in Goleta, CA.
What percentage of students in Goleta go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Goleta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Goleta?
25% of private schools in Goleta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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