Local Private Schools

Crane Country Day School

Crane Country Day School is a co-educational Kindergarten-8th Grade independent school located on 11 beautiful acres in Montecito, CA. Founded in 1928, Crane delivers an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. Our time-tested tradition of active and collaborative learning challenges students to think critically, and their voices, and care for one another and the world around them. At Crane, we understand that how we teach is just as important as what we teach.

1795 San Leandro Lane, Montecito | 805-969-7732

Laguna Blanca School

Laguna Blanca School is an EK-12 co-educational, college preparatory day school. Building upon its 80-year tradition of academic excellence with new and innovative teaching methods and programs, LB provides students with a supportive community that promotes deeper learning, and values student balance and well-being. With its thriving experiential learning, LEGO, STEM, and art programs, competitive athletics, and state-of-the-art athletic facilities, the school offers a variety of ways that students can succeed.

EK-GR. 4: 260 San Ysidro Road, Montecito | 805-687-2461

Grades 5-12: 4125 Paloma Drive, Hope Ranch

The Riviera Ridge School

Building on an 80-year tradition of excellence, The Riviera Ridge School (formerly named Marymount of Santa Barbara) supports the whole child and shares their journey as they grow in all areas. Our dedicated, professional faculty know how to inspire a thirst for knowledge and growth mindset in every child. At its heart, a Riviera Ridge education is student centered. At every level-junior Kindergarten to 8th grade- Riviera Ridge students learn and grow in respectful, encouraging, and safe surroundings. Individualized attention, careful monitoring of progress, and constant communication with parents ensures that each student’s need and aptitudes are recognized and addressed.

2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara | 805-569-1811

Santa Barbara Middle School

Founded in 1976, Santa Barbara Middle School is an independent, coeducational day school for grades 6-9. Through our students’ immersion in stimulation Academics, Creative Arts and Sports, Community Service, Career Studies and Outdoor Education, we prepare students for their future by providing a defining educational experience. Our school is based on mutual respect, teamwork, and unique understanding of the adolescent years. SBMS graduates are admired for their intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creativity, and “ca-do” confidence. Our motivated graduates excel in the Honors and AP programs in high school and go on to attend the nest universities across the country and abroad.

1321 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara | 805-682-2989

Anacapa School

Anacapa School is an independent, co-educational school for grades 7 through 12. Anacapa empowers students to excel in critical thinking, creativity, integrity and compassion through academic and experiential learning in a close-knit, diverse community. The school maintains high expectations for personal and academic integrity. The Anacapa approach fosters intelligent and complex discourse between students and their faculty. The learning environment is designed to optimize independent thinkers working together inside and outside of the classroom.

814 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara | 805-965-0228

Cate School

Cate School combines the academic rigor of East Coast prep schools with the ad-venturous spirit of the West Coast. Sure you could sum us up as a college-preparatory boarding school in California, but that fails to capture the spirit of the place, the community, and the culture. Founded in 1910, Cate is a four-year, coeducational college preparatory boarding school in Southern California. We look for exceptional and motivated students who want to fully immerse themselves in a challenging educational experience.

1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria | 805-684-4127

Montessori Schools

Montessori Center School

Our mission is to honor and develop the whole child from 18 months through sixth grade. We provide a nurturing, educational environment authentic to Montessori principles by fostering independent, compassionate, respectful, self-motivated, creative, life-long learners who will become positive forces to care for and transform our world.

401 N Fairview Ave, Goleta I 805-683-9383

South Coast Montessori School

South Coast Montessori is dedicated to the principles of AMI (Association Montessori International) created by Maria Montessori to ensure authenticity of the method. Our AMI Montessori environments foster collaboration, community and peace, and provide experiences that promote curiosity, inquiry and engagement. We are dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of each student.

7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta I 805-845-6555​

Parochial Schools

Notre Dame School

To create a positive learning environment in which students develop strong personal faith and identity, where living the Gospel message inspires an appreciation for diversity in the world, compassion for those in need, and service to the community. An educational environment where respect and recognition of the unique personalities, learning styles, and backgrounds of our students allows them to achieve success, setting and meeting goals while tapping into their individual gifts and talents.

33 E. Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara | 805-965-1033

Providence School

PS–12 institution whose central and compelling mission is to provide students an environment and program in which they can flourish—academically, socially, and spiritually. The school draws on 60 years of history serving the community, providing academically excellent education in an atmosphere that fosters the development of faith, values, and character.

PS–Gr. 6: 3225 Calle Pinon, Santa Barbara

Gr. 7-12: at 630 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara

St. Raphael School

St. Raphael School provides phenomenal educational programs in a safe, caring and inclusive environment. Our Catholic faith is embedded in all content areas and we focus our lessons on the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of each child, preparing them to be lifelong learners. Our curriculum is rigorous and is taught by caring, dedicated, and highly qualified educators. St. Raphael School is committed to striving to empower all students to strive for excellence while learning to live and adjust with this ever-changing, technologically diverse world.

160 St Josephs St, Santa Barbara I 805-967-2115

Bishop Diego Garcia High School

Bishop Diego Garcia High School is a Catholic, Independently governed, college preparatory high school dedicated to teachers who realize hidden potential in every student. The 16 acre closed campus boasts exceptional athletic facilities for students to compete in 19 different sports. With a strong community presence and more than a 100 years of excellence in Catholic education, Bishop Diego has much to offer students of all faith traditions. Financial aid is avaliable.

4000 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara | 805-967-1266 X118