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#150 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 5% of private schools

Dunn School

High School

2555 West Highway 154, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Private
219
Students
6.5:1
Student-Teacher
6th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 5%
in CA

About Dunn School

Dunn School is a private high school in Los Olivos, CA 93441. The school serves approximately 219 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 95.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $140,685, where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Dunn School compares to the 1 public school in Los Olivos, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
This School
vs
16.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
219
This School
vs
151
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

All Schools in Los Olivos

School Rating
Dunn School (this school) 5.5
Los Olivos Elementary 5.1

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- 8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.5:1
🕐 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 219
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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

2555 West Highway 154, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.6 mi
School Distance Rating
DUNN SCHOOL Los Olivos 0.0 mi 5.5
Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos 0.7 mi 5.1
Ballard Elementary Solvang 1.4 mi 6.5
Santa Ynez Elementary Santa Ynez 2.9 mi 6.0
Santa Ynez Valley Charter Santa Ynez 3.0 mi 4.4
College Elementary Santa Ynez 3.0 mi 5.5
Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang 3.4 mi 4.3
Refugio High Solvang 3.4 mi 6.4
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Ynez 3.6 mi 5.5
Acorn Village Forest School Solvang 4.2 mi 6.4
Solvang Elementary Solvang 4.7 mi 5.3
MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION Los Olivos 5.2 mi 5.5
Santa Ynez Valley Family School Los Olivos 5.4 mi 5.5
THE FAMILY SCHOOL Los Olivos 5.5 mi 5.5
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton Santa Maria 5.8 mi 3.8
Jonata Middle Buellton 6.1 mi 4.8
Oak Valley Elementary Buellton 6.5 mi 4.4
Hundred Hills Buellton 6.5 mi 5.5
Olga L. Reed Elementary Los Alamos 11.6 mi 5.0
Vista de Las Cruces Gaviota 12.6 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93441 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$140,685

Median Home Value

$1,343,800

Population

990

College Educated

57.1%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

55.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dunn School

What grades does Dunn School serve?

Dunn School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dunn School?

Dunn School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunn School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dunn School rank in CA?

Dunn School is ranked #150 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Dunn School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunn School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Dunn School a private school?

Yes, Dunn 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
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) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details