Providence School prepares students for lives of purpose, equipped with the knowledge, wisdom, and character found in God's unchanging truth.
With more than 45 years of service in Santa Barbara, we pride ourselves in the depth and love of our community.
At Providence, every student is loved and known, and every family is part of our family. Start your Providence journey .
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,200
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Providence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
379 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Lower School Uniforms, Middle & Upper School collared shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,200
Tuition Notes
K-2 $17,200
3-6 $17,500
Middle School $22,575
Upper School $23,975
Current tuition rates available here:
Admissions Director
Emilee Hurlbert, MS/US; Julia Davis, Ps-Grade 6
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beyond the ClassroomEngineering Academy
TRIAD
Arts and Music Programs:
Providence Performing ArtsThe Studio
School Notes
- School Motto: Pursuing Truth, Beauty, and Excellence
- School Mascot: Patriots
- Providence School prepares students for lives of purpose, equipped with the knowledge, wisdom, and character found in God's unchanging truth.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Providence School cost?
Providence School's tuition is approximately $17,200 for private students.
What sports does Providence School offer?
Providence School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Providence School's ranking?
Providence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Providence School?
The application deadline for Providence School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Providence School located?
Providence School is located in the East San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Providence School is Eureka School Of Santa Barbara (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Riviera Ridge School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
0.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
21 E. Constance Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
0.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
21 E. Constance Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1172
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Las Positas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-2515
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-2515
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 North Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Modoc Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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