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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic day school associated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and fully accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
We serve students in Pre-K to 8th grade at our Santa Barbara, California campus.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,015
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School cost?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School's tuition is approximately $9,015 for private students.
What sports does Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School offer?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,015
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $30,393 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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