Top 5 Best Santa Barbara County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 3,207 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA include St. Mary Of Assumption School, Providence School and Pacific Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
41% of private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Barbara County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-6
| 72 students
The Howard School
The Howard School Photo
(2)
5315 Foothill Rd
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 745-8448
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Pacific Christian School
(Assembly of God)
3435 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 934-1253
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Providence School
(Christian)
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Grades: NS-12
| 379 students
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Grades: PK-8
| 243 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.
(Catholic)
424 E. Cypress Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-6713
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
St. Raphael Elementary School
St. Raphael Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
160 Saint Josephs St
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-2115
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Valley Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2970 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6317
Grades: PK-12
| 430 students
4500 Highway 154
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
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Children's Montessori School
Children's Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
3910 Constellation Rd., Suite 101
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 733-2290
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
The Family School
The Family School Photo
Alternative School
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
21 E. Constance Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Grades: NS-PK
| 68 students
Montessori Center School
Montessori Center School Photo
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo
(Catholic)
530 Hot Springs Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5965
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori School
1201 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
709 N Curryer St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 928-3713
Grades: K-6
| 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA include St. Mary Of Assumption School, Providence School and Pacific Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA?
17 private preschools are located in Santa Barbara County, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
Santa Barbara County, CA private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Barbara County, CA?
41% of private preschools in Santa Barbara County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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