St. Therese Classical Academy (2026 Profile)

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St. Therese Classical Academy

33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Tel: (805) 683-1111

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St. Therese Classical Academy in Santa Barbara, CA serves 20 co–ed udents in grades 5 through 12 within a city neighborhood setting.

The school maintains a 5:1 udent–teacher ratio with 4 teachers supporting a small enrollment size.

Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, it offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.

Therese ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for the highe percentage of students of color, with 92.59% diverse enrollment.

Located in the Upper Ea neighborhood, this California K–12 private school provides an option for families seeking education in a small city–based community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Therese Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Therese Classical Academy?

The application deadline for St. Therese Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Therese Classical Academy located?

St. Therese Classical Academy is located in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.

The nearest high school to St. Therese Classical Academy is Anacapa School (0.7 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Notre Dame School (0.0 miles away)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $30,393 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).