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#196 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 6% of private schools

Crane Country Day School

Elementary School

1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Private
268
Students
7.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 6%
in CA

About Crane Country Day School

Crane Country Day School is an private elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA 93108. The school serves approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 93.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 27 public schools in Santa Barbara, Crane Country Day School rates lower overall (6.4 vs 7.2 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Crane Country Day School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
16.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
268
This School
vs
339
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Crane Country Day School (this school) 6.4
Montecito Union 9.4
Cold Spring Elementary 9.6
Cleveland Elementary 7.8
Franklin Elementary 7.8
Adelante Charter 8.2
Santa Barbara Junior High 4.6
Alta Vista 6.4
McKinley Elementary 6.2
Roosevelt Elementary 7.1
Harding University Partnership 7.5
Washington Elementary 6.0
Santa Barbara Community Academy 5.5
La Cumbre Junior High 5.0
Peabody Charter 7.7
Monroe Elementary 8.4
Adams Elementary 7.1
Monte Vista Elementary 7.8
Hope Elementary 8.2
La Colina Junior High 7.2
Vieja Valley Elementary 8.4

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Santa Barbara

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 268
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Santa Barbara 0.0 mi 6.4
Montecito Union Santa Barbara 0.9 mi 9.4
Summerland Elementary Summerland 1.3 mi 6.7
Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara 2.6 mi 9.6
Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara 3.0 mi 7.8
SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Santa Barbara 3.3 mi 6.4
Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara 3.3 mi 7.8
Adelante Charter Santa Barbara 3.4 mi 8.2
Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara 3.9 mi 4.6
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara 4.2 mi 6.4
Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara 4.2 mi 3.5
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 4.3 mi 6.4
La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara 4.3 mi 5.8
Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara 4.3 mi 4.6
Alta Vista Santa Barbara 4.3 mi 6.4
Santa Barbara Middle School Santa Barbara 4.4 mi 6.4
SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Barbara 4.4 mi 6.4
ANACAPA SCHOOL Santa Barbara 4.4 mi 6.4
Peace in a Pod Elementary Santa Barbara 4.4 mi 6.4
McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara 4.8 mi 6.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Anatola Avenue Elementary Lake Balboa, CA 6.4
Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA 6.4
Burcham Elementary Long Beach, CA 6.4
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa, CA 6.4
CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Santa Barbara, CA 6.4
Charter Alternative Program (CAP) Placerville, CA 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crane Country Day School

What grades does Crane Country Day School serve?

Crane Country Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Crane Country Day School?

Crane Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crane Country Day School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Crane Country Day School rank in CA?

Crane Country Day School is ranked #196 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Crane Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crane Country Day School has a composite rating of 6.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Crane Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Crane Country Day School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Santa Barbara
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details