South Coast Montessori School Photo - Beautiful outdoor play yards for the children to enjoy each day

Best Goleta Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 81%.
25% of private schools in Goleta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Goleta, CA (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Goleta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
541 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,895
$18,026
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
228 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
42%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
249 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
46%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 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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