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#150 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Dunn School
High School
2555 West Highway 154, Los Olivos, CA 93441
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
BetaHow Dunn School compares to the 1 public school in Los Olivos, CA
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.
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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
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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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|---|---|
| American Christian Academy - Ext Wilton, CA | 5.5 |
| Anaheim Discovery Christian SChool Anaheim, CA | 5.5 |
| Applied Scholastics Online Academy Lake Mathews, CA | 5.5 |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High Sacramento, CA | 5.5 |
| Calvary Baptist Schools La Verne, CA | 5.5 |
| DUNN SCHOOL Los Olivos, CA | 5.5 |
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.
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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
- Phone
- (805) 686-0647
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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