Montessori Center School (MCS) of Santa Barbara has a 60+ year history of preparing students ages 18 months through 6th grade for academic excellence using the world-renowned Montessori Method.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary by program
Admissions Director
Tyler Clark
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCooking Club
LEGO Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamDance Club
Flag FootballSoccer Team
Volleyball
School Notes
- Since 1965, Montessori Center School has provided Santa Barbara families with a high quality and challenging education. A beautifully designed campus and inviting classrooms convey a sense of order and harmony. With teachers committed to understanding the whole child, students develop intellectual skills along with the emotional and social skills needed to thrive in today's global community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Montessori Center School offer?
Montessori Center School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Center School?
The application deadline for Montessori Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Montessori Center School is Bishop Garcia Diego High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coastline Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Raphael Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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