Top 10 Best Santa Barbara County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 5,480 students in Santa Barbara County, CA (there are 126 public schools, serving 66,600 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Santa Barbara County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Santa Barbara County, CA include Dunn School, St. Raphael Elementary School and Providence School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Santa Barbara County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 292-9658
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 292-9658
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
| 84 students
Pacific Christian School
(Assembly of God)
3435 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 934-1253
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 934-1253
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Providence School
(Christian)
3723 Modoc Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Grades: PK-12
| 350 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. Joseph High School
(Catholic)
4120 S Bradley Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2038
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2038
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
St. Mary Of Assumption School![St. Mary Of Assumption School Photo - St. Mary's Preschool provides children 2-5 years old the opportunity to begin thier life of learning in a safe environment grounded in Catholic values.]( "St. Mary Of Assumption School Photo - St. Mary's Preschool provides children 2-5 years old the opportunity to begin thier life of learning in a safe environment grounded in Catholic values.")
(Catholic)
424 E. Cypress Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-6713
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-6713
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
St. Raphael Elementary School![St. Raphael Elementary School Photo]( "St. Raphael Elementary School Photo")
(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
| 182 students
Valley Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2970 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6317
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6317
Grades: PK-12
| 430 students
Agape School Of Christian Education
(Christian)
109 W Fesler St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 614-9292
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 614-9292
Grades: K-11
| 11 students
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
1331 East Foster Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-0991
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-0991
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
3910 Constellation Rd., Suite 101
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 733-2290
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 733-2290
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
Coast Hills Baptist School
(Baptist)
650 W Rice Ranch Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-7291
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-7291
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Coastline Christian Academy![Coastline Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastline Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Grades: K-8
| 140 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
The Family School![The Family School Photo]( "The Family School Photo")
Alternative School
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Grace Christian Academy![Grace Christian Academy Photo - 1 of G.C.A. classrooms]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - 1 of G.C.A. classrooms")
(Pentecostal)
816 N C St
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-9826
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-9826
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
La Purisima Concepcion School
(Catholic)
219 W Olive Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-6210
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-6210
Grades: K-7
| 100 students
Lighthouse Baptist School
(Baptist)
1310 W Betteravia Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 347-9887
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 347-9887
Grades: 1-10
| 9 students
Montessori Center School![Montessori Center School Photo]( "Montessori Center School Photo")
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 683-9383
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 683-9383
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
530 Hot Springs Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5965
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5965
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
5095 Harp Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-5571
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-5571
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Santa Barbara Montessori School![Santa Barbara Montessori School Photo - SBMS has the only Montessori adolescent program in Southern California. The curricula includes visits to Italy and Washington DC every other year--the two locations alternate based upon the study of American History or Western Civilization.]( "Santa Barbara Montessori School Photo - SBMS has the only Montessori adolescent program in Southern California. The curricula includes visits to Italy and Washington DC every other year--the two locations alternate based upon the study of American History or Western Civilization.")
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7600
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
891 North Refugio Road
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-3830
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-3830
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
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Santa Barbara County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christian Life School (Closed 2004)
(Pentecostal)
709 N Curryer St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 928-3713
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 928-3713
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Barbara County, CA are Dunn School, St. Raphael Elementary School and Providence School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA?
36 private schools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
Santa Barbara County, CA private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%
What percentage of students in Santa Barbara County, CA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Santa Barbara County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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