93101 California Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 220 students in 93101, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,672 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 93101, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 93101, CA is The Knox School Of Santa Barbara.
The average acceptance rate is 27%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private schools in 93101, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 93101 California Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Map of The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Map of Anacapa School
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Notre Dame School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Map of St. Therese Classical Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Catholic
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 93101, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 93101, CA is The Knox School Of Santa Barbara.
How many private schools are located in 93101?
5 private schools are located in 93101.
How diverse are private schools in 93101?
93101 private schools are approximately 69% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 93101 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 93101 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 93101?
40% of private schools in 93101 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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