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St. Therese Classical Academy

33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

St. Therese Classical Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Therese Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Therese Classical Academy is located in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $26,966 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 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).