For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 166 students in Santa Paula, CA (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,255 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Santa Paula, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Santa Paula, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Santa Paula, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Sebastian School
(Catholic)
325 E Santa Barbara St
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 524-1575
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 524-1575
Gr: PK-7 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Santa Paula, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
217 North 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2971
Gr: PK-2 | 62 students
Overview
This Town (Santa Paula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
166 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,440
$18,177
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
3 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
51 Students
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Santa Paula, CA?
1 private schools are located in Santa Paula, CA.
What percentage of students in Santa Paula go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Santa Paula are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Paula?
100% of private schools in Santa Paula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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