Notre Dame is a fully accredited Catholic Elementary School, Kindergarten through Eighth grade, located in the the downtown area of Santa Barbara, California.
Licensed Preschool for children from 2 ½ years. The mission of Notre Dame Catholic School is to educate, prepare and inspire.
Notre Dame School strives for excellence in spiritual, academic, social and physical development.
The value and uniqueness of each individual to the whole community is recognized and encouraged.
Recognizing parents as primary educators and acknowledging the presence of God in all persons, Notre Dame School provides a Christian environment that promotes peace and justice.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Notre Dame School is St. Therese Classical Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Knox School Of Santa Barbara (0.2 miles away)
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
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(805) 969-7732
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(805) 969-7732
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4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
3.1 miles
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1795 San Leandro Lane
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(805) 969-7732
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(805) 969-7732
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Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
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Gr: 5-12 | 20 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
0.2 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
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4500 Highway 154
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(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
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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
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St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
- miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
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
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Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
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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
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Location
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St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
- miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 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
0.2 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
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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
0.2 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
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
1.1 miles
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1201 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
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Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
(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%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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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%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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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
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
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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%
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