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#129 of 1,387 private schools in CA
Top 9% of private schools
Laguna Blanca School
High School
4125 Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
About Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School is a private high school in Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The school serves approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 90.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $112,684, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 31 public schools in Santa Barbara, Laguna Blanca School rates lower overall (6.4 vs 6.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Laguna Blanca School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Laguna Blanca School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Hope Elementary | 8.2 |
| San Marcos Senior High | 4.7 |
| Adams Elementary | 7.1 |
| La Colina Junior High | 7.2 |
| Hollister Elementary | 7.7 |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Community | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy | 5.5 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 7.8 |
| El Camino Elementary | 5.0 |
| Monroe Elementary | 8.4 |
| Peabody Charter | 7.7 |
| Harding University Partnership | 7.5 |
| Foothill Elementary | 6.6 |
| Washington Elementary | 6.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.1 |
| McKinley Elementary | 6.2 |
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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
4125 Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Hope Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Saint Therese Classical Academy Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 93110 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,684
Median Home Value
$953,600
Median Rent
$2,206/mo
Population
16,403
College Educated
48.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Avg Commute
15.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
43.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara, CA | 6.4 |
| Compton Early College High Compton, CA | 6.4 |
| Da Vinci Science El Segundo, CA | 6.4 |
| Elk Grove Charter Elk Grove, CA | 6.4 |
| L.A. County High School for the Arts Los Angeles, CA | 6.4 |
| PUC Lakeview Charter High Burbank, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laguna Blanca School
What grades does Laguna Blanca School serve?
Laguna Blanca School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Laguna Blanca School?
Laguna Blanca School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Blanca School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Blanca School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Laguna Blanca School rank in CA?
Laguna Blanca School is ranked #129 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Laguna Blanca School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laguna Blanca 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 Laguna Blanca School a private school?
Yes, Laguna Blanca 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 687-2461
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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