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#699 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 39% of private schools

Providence School

School

3225 CALLE PINON, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

243

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

243

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#699 of 1,787

In Santa Barbara

#6 of 10

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About Providence School

Providence School is a private school in Santa Barbara, CA. Providence School serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Providence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.3 pts above CA schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Providence School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Providence School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Providence School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.2:1

This School

16.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

243

This School

432

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 14% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

Providence School Santa Barbara Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Providence School (this school)	—	243	6.2:1	6.6
Peabody Charter	0.3 mi	776	23.5:1	8.7
Adams Elementary	0.8 mi	491	17.5:1	8.3
Monte Vista Elementary	0.8 mi	283	20.2:1	8.2
Hope Elementary	1.2 mi	282	17.6:1	7.8
La Colina Junior High	1.4 mi	893	20.3:1	8.4
Roosevelt Elementary	1.4 mi	477	21.7:1	5.9
La Cumbre Junior High	1.4 mi	450	16.1:1	6.4
Santa Barbara Community Academy	1.5 mi	202	16.8:1	6.2
Harding University Partnership	2.1 mi	378	18:1	8.5
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court	2.2 mi	30	7.5:1	6.7
Santa Barbara County Special Education	2.2 mi	54	6.8:1	4.3
Santa Barbara County Community	2.2 mi	14	3.5:1	—
Vieja Valley Elementary	2.2 mi	306	20.4:1	8.4
Santa Barbara Senior High	2.4 mi	2,046	21.3:1	5.1
Alta Vista Alternative High	2.7 mi	134	14.9:1	6.3
La Cuesta Continuation High	2.7 mi	103	12.9:1	5.8
Alta Vista	2.7 mi	4	4:1	—
Monroe Elementary	2.7 mi	321	15.3:1	7.0
Santa Barbara Junior High	2.8 mi	502	15.2:1	5.6
McKinley Elementary	3.1 mi	264	17.6:1	4.8

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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.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

A 9.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,131

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 34%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 243

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.2%

Hispanic 14.0%

Black 2.5%

Asian 2.1%

Two or More 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3225 CALLE PINON, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Providence School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Peabody Charter (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harding University Partnership (rated 8.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, La Colina Junior High (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Barbara, see our Santa Barbara schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara	0.3 mi	6	—
Peabody Charter Santa Barbara	0.3 mi	776	8.7
Adams Elementary Santa Barbara	0.8 mi	491	8.3
Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara	0.8 mi	283	8.2
La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	450	6.4
Hope Elementary Santa Barbara	1.2 mi	282	7.8
Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara	1.5 mi	202	6.2
La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	893	8.4
Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	477	5.9
THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	200	7.5
The Riviera Ridge School Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	228	—
Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	278	—
BISHOP GARCIA DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL Santa Barbara	1.4 mi	263	7.1
THE KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara	1.8 mi	40	6.6
Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara	2.1 mi	378	8.5
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Santa Barbara	1.9 mi	113	4.6
ST THERESE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Santa Barbara	1.9 mi	27	—
LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL Santa Barbara	2.3 mi	450	5.9
Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara	2.2 mi	414	—
Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara	2.2 mi	306	8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,549

Median Home Value

$1,496,500

Median Rent

$2,572/mo

Population

25,055

College Educated

59.7%

Homeownership

53.6%

Avg Commute

17.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

48.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Providence School

What grades does Providence School serve?

Providence School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Providence School?

Providence School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence School?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence School rank in CA?

Providence School ranks #699 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Providence School's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence School a private school?

Yes, Providence School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Providence School a religious school?

Providence School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 78 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 70 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 243
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 39
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Small City
County: Santa Barbara County
Phone: (805) 962-3091

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