The Riviera Ridge School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 243 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,250
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 26 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

The Riviera Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Riviera Ridge School
Pre-K	25
Kind	20
1	20
2	20
3	23
4	24
5	25
6	28
7	36
8	22

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1938

School Calendar

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Campus Size

11 acres

School Motto

Small Steps to Big Futures

Student Body

Total Students

243 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

24 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 26 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,250

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Tuition Notes

Middle School is $35,950

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Molly Seguel

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Blue & White

School Mascot

Mustangs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

STEAM

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaSchool of Rock

School Notes

The RivieraRidge School is an independent school for children from age 3 through 8th grade that places equal value on the intellectual, social-emotional, and ethical dimensions of learning to prepare bright, confident, and caring young people for the next adventures of their lives.
At the Riviera Ridge School, our world-class faculty and staff believe in and are committed to delivering a "vigorous" and personalized educational experience for every scholar, every day.

Our school is home to 230students.
Character Independent School for boys and girls ages 3 (Junior Kindergarten) through 8th grade. The Riviera Ridge School places equal value on the intellectual, social and emotional, and ethical dimensions of learning.
Campus Adjacent - Lower School and Middle School campuses in north Santa Barbara, with the mountains of Los Padres National Forest providing an inspiring backdrop.
Students 230total: 135in the Lower School (JK to 5th grade) and 95in the Middle School (grades 6 to 8)
Faculty and Staff 59, A high percentage have an advanced degree
Student-faculty ratio 6.25:1Tuition(JK-5), $38,300 (6-8)$42,500
Financial aid 27% of families receive financial aid. The Riviera Ridge School's unique Kaleidoscope World Religions program; class trips to the Sierras, Costa Rica, and elsewhere; design thinking; eclectic learning opportunities such as robotics, swimming, surfing, jewelry making, School of Rock, and Service Brigade, among others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Riviera Ridge School cost?

The Riviera Ridge School's tuition is approximately $32,250 for private students.

What schools are The Riviera Ridge School often compared to?

The Riviera Ridge School is often viewed alongside schools like Laguna Blanca School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Riviera Ridge School?

The acceptance rate of The Riviera Ridge School is 80%, which is equal to the national average of 80%.

What sports does The Riviera Ridge School offer?

The Riviera Ridge School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is The Riviera Ridge School's ranking?

The Riviera Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Riviera Ridge School?

The application deadline for The Riviera Ridge School is Jan. 26 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 26 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 5/23/2026

Amazing school. My middle schooler went for 7th/8th and the teachers were so engaged and really helped foster confidence in my child. They are able to motivate kids with academics without putting too much pressure on them.

- Posted by Parent - A.J.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $31,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).