Garden Street Academy (Closed 2025)

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Garden Street Academy is committed to providing an education which enables and empowers a diverse group of students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts and to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities.
Garden Street Academy is an independent nonprofit school whose purpose is to complement the work begun in the home by parents, or children`s first educators.
We believe in the unique and intrinsic value of each individual.
We strive to promote a meaningful, integrated curriculum, challenging students to respond at many levels of thinking and learning.
We foster a life-long love of learning structured to promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical growth.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Garden Street Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
11 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

School Notes

  • Garden Street Academy is committed to providing an education which enables and empowers a diverse group of students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts and to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities. San Roque is an independent nonprofit school whose purpose is to complement the work begun in the home by parents, or children`s first educators. We believe in the unique and intrinsic value of each individual. We strive to promote a meaningful, integrated curriculum, challenging students to respond at many levels of thinking and learning. We foster a life-long love of learning structured to promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical growth.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Garden Street Academy offer?
Garden Street Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Garden Street Academy?
The application deadline for Garden Street Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Garden Street Academy located?
Garden Street Academy is located in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.

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