Coastline Christian Academy is a coeducational, nondenominational K-8 Christian school serving the families of the Santa Barbara and Goleta area.
We offer a Biblically based curriculum and an academic program that challenges our students to excellence and leadership. We maintain a small student/teacher ratio and place a strong emphasis on developing a love of learning.
As an extension of the home and church, it is our mission to help believing parents raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by training each student in the knowledge of God and the Scriptural way of life, coupled with the highest standards of academic instruction.
It is our vision to be a school acknowledged as a leader in equipping students with the necessary intellectual and spiritual tools to effectively pursue the vocation to which the Lord will lead and to encourage trust in God in all aspects of life.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate casual classroom attire
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurture.
- Coastline Christian Academy is a coeducational, nondenominational K-8 Christian school serving the families of the Santa Barbara and Goleta area.
- We offer a Biblically based curriculum and an academic program that challenges our students to excellence and leadership. We maintain a small student/teacher ratio and place a strong emphasis on developing a love of learning.
- As an extension of the home and church, it is our mission to help believing parents raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by training each student in the knowledge of God and the Scriptural way of life, coupled with the highest standards of academic instruction.
- It is our vision to be a school acknowledged as a leader in equipping students with the necessary intellectual and spiritual tools to effectively pursue the vocation to which the Lord will lead and to encourage trust in God in all aspects of life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Coastline Christian Academy offer?
Coastline Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Coastline Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Coastline Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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