St. Therese Classical Academy in Santa Barbara, CA serves 20 co–ed udents in grades 5 through 12 within a city neighborhood setting.
The school maintains a 5:1 udent–teacher ratio with 4 teachers supporting a small enrollment size.
Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, it offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.
Therese ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for the highe percentage of students of color, with 92.59% diverse enrollment.
Located in the Upper Ea neighborhood, this California K–12 private school provides an option for families seeking education in a small city–based community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Therese Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Therese Classical Academy?
The application deadline for St. Therese Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Therese Classical Academy located?
St. Therese Classical Academy is located in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Therese Classical Academy is Anacapa School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Notre Dame School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara ![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara ![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Providence School
(Christian)
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara ![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
21 E. Constance Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1990 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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