Best Santa Barbara Private Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,581 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The best top ranked private schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Providence School, St. Raphael Elementary School and Bishop Garcia Diego High School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of private schools in Santa Barbara, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).
Top Ranked Santa Barbara Private Schools (2021-22)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
1795 San Leandro Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Providence School![Providence School Photo - Students enjoy hands-on learning in science and other STEM programs]( "Providence School Photo - Students enjoy hands-on learning in science and other STEM programs")
(Christian)
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Grades: NS-12
| 286 students
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
St. Raphael Elementary School![St. Raphael Elementary School Photo]( "St. Raphael Elementary School Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
160 Saint Josephs St
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-2115
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-2115
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Grades: 6-9
| 175 students
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Notre Dame School![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Roman Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
530 Hot Springs Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5965
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5965
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Roman Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori School
1201 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
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