For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 541 students in Goleta, CA (there are , serving 5,146 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Goleta, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private schools in Goleta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Goleta, CA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastline Christian Academy![Coastline Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastline Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1
Montessori Center School![Montessori Center School Photo]( "Montessori Center School Photo")
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Goleta, CA?
4 private schools are located in Goleta, CA.
What percentage of students in Goleta go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Goleta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Goleta?
25% of private schools in Goleta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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