草榴社区

Santa Barbara Middle School Photo - Every Friday morning at 6:45, anyone who choses, meets at the beach for a sunrise swim. We circle up as a community. The 9th graders read a quote for the week, then whomever wants to, runs in for a morning wake up plunge! After a few waves are ridden, the dip is followed by hot chocolate, coffee and donuts!

Best Santa Barbara 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,088 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Santa Barbara Middle School, Laguna Blanca School, and Bishop Garcia Diego High School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
38% of private high schools in Santa Barbara, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Santa Barbara 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Bishop Garcia Diego High School Photo - More than a graduation. A celebration of growth, achievement, and students who are truly formed for life.
(Catholic)
(40)
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Providence School
(Christian)
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Santa Barbara Middle School
Santa Barbara Middle School Photo - Every Friday morning at 6:45, anyone who choses, meets at the beach for a sunrise swim. We circle up as a community. The 9th graders read a quote for the week, then whomever wants to, runs in for a morning wake up plunge! After a few waves are ridden, the dip is followed by hot chocolate, coffee and donuts!
Alternative School
(14)
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anacapa School
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-3717
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 11 students

Overview

This Town (Santa Barbara)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,088 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
206 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
62%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1266
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,337
$23,888
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,493
$12,817
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$22 million
$30.82 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
5%
13%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
22 Students
15,763 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
730 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
61%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
198 Students
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Santa Barbara Middle School, Laguna Blanca School, and Bishop Garcia Diego High School.
How many private high schools are located in Santa Barbara?
8 private high schools are located in Santa Barbara.
How diverse are private high schools in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Barbara?
38% of private high schools in Santa Barbara are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Santa Barbara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Santa Barbara include: Eureka School Of Santa Barbara vs. Anacapa School, Bishop Garcia Diego High School vs. Laguna Blanca School

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