Top 3 Best Santa Barbara Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,662 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA include Laguna Blanca School, The Riviera Ridge School and Providence School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Barbara Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 437 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. 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
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Grades: PK-8
| 8 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA include Laguna Blanca School, The Riviera Ridge School and Providence School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Barbara, CA?
8 private preschools are located in Santa Barbara, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara, CA private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Barbara, CA?
50% of private preschools in Santa Barbara, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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