Providence School
Tel:
(805) 962-3091
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 287 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Providence School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1958 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 287 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| 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) |
Finances and Admission
| 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 | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
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
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 Marymount Of Santa Barbara (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Barbara Grades: 10-12 | 7 students
0.3 miles
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031 0.3 10-12
7 - Santa Barbara Grades: K-12 | 137 students
1 miles
2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717 1 K-12
137 - Santa BarbaraProvidence-sbcs(Christian)Grades: K-6 | 134 students
1.2 miles
3723 Modoc Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-4770 1.2 K-6
134 - Santa Barbara Grades: 9-12 | 286 students
1.3 miles
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266 1.3 9-12
286 - Santa Barbara Grades: PK-8 | 216 students
1.4 miles
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811 1.4 PK-8
216
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