Below Average
#1645 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Notre Dame School
Elementary School · Santa Barbara, CA
A private elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
33 E MICHELTORENA ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Notre Dame School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,868
Median home value
$1,122,200
Median rent
$2,109/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knox School of Santa BarbaraPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Peace in a Pod ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Providence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Notre Dame School is listed in Santa Barbara, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Notre Dame School
Notre Dame School is a private elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,645 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Notre Dame School
What grades does Notre Dame School serve?
Notre Dame School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Notre Dame School?
Notre Dame School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Notre Dame School rank in CA?
Notre Dame School ranks #1,645 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Notre Dame School's MySchoolScout rating?
Notre Dame School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Notre Dame School a private school?
Yes, Notre Dame School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Notre Dame School a religious school?
Notre Dame School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 965-1033
- Area population (ZIP 93101)
- 30,496
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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