Coastline Christian Academy Photo

Best Goleta Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 541 students in Goleta, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,146 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Goleta, CA are educated in private 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 80%.
25% of private schools in Goleta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Goleta, CA (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastline Christian Academy
Coastline Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1
Montessori Center School
Montessori Center School Photo
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
South Coast Montessori
South Coast Montessori Photo - The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
Montessori School
(3)
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Coast Montessori School
South Coast Montessori School Photo - Beautiful outdoor play yards for the children to enjoy each day
Montessori School
(4)
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

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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