Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Notre Dame School
About the School
- Notre Dame is a fully accredited Catholic Elementary School, Kindergarten through Eighth grade, located in the the downtown area of Santa Barbara, California.
- Licensed Preschool for children from 2 ½ years.
- The mission of Notre Dame Catholic School is to educate, prepare and inspire.
- Notre Dame School strives for excellence in spiritual, academic, social and physical development.
- The value and uniqueness of each individual to the whole community is recognized and encouraged.
- Recognizing parents as primary educators and acknowledging the presence of God in all persons, Notre Dame School provides a Christian environment that promotes peace and justice.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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