Providence School
Providence is a Christian, college preparatory independent school, serving grades PS-12, in Santa Barbara, California. Our mission is to enable our students to develop their intellectual competence, their personal character and integrity, their social and leadership skills, their appreciation for our national heritage, and their commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 286 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
School News
- JUNIOR KAITLYN TANG HONORED WITH ETHICS IN SPORTS AWARD - 01/18/2021Three-sport athlete Kaitlyn Tang, Class of 2022, was honored by the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table with the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award in a virtual award presentation ceremony ...moreon January 18, 2021. hide
Top Rankings
Providence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1958
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art, Biology, Calculus, Economics, English Literature, European History, Photography, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government, U.S. History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Polo or other collared shirts for boys and girls)
(Polo or other collared shirts for boys and girls)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Generous tuition assistance and scholarships provided to make Providence accessible to most families
% on Financial Aid
68%
Admissions Director
Tawny Kilpper
Admissions Associate
Emilee Hurlbert
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Notes
- Experienced, dynamic Christian teachers
- Small classes
- College-preparatory academics
- Competitive varsity athletics
- Dynamic visual and performing arts programs
- Diverse and involved student body
- Tuition assistance program and scholarships
Profile last updated: 05/10/2021
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Providence School is Eureka School Of Santa Barbara (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garden Street Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Riviera Ridge School (1.4 miles away)
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
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10-12
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Grades: K-12 | 137 students 1 miles 2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
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K-12
137
Grades: 9-12 | 286 students 1.3 miles 4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
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9-12
286
Grades: PK-8 | 221 students 1.4 miles 2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
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Grades: K-8 | 237 students 1.9 miles 33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
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