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South Coast Montessori
Elementary School
7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
About South Coast Montessori
South Coast Montessori is an private elementary school in Goleta, CA 93117. The school serves approximately 22 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $79,553, where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Goleta, South Coast Montessori rates higher overall (7.0 vs 6.3 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow South Coast Montessori compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Goleta, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| South Coast Montessori (this school) | 7.0 |
| Brandon Elementary | 4.6 |
| Ellwood Elementary | 6.8 |
| Isla Vista Elementary | 8.3 |
| La Patera Elementary | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara Charter | 3.9 |
| Kellogg Elementary | 6.1 |
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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Location
7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Santa Barbara, The Goleta | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Dos Pueblos Senior High Goleta | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Brandon Elementary Goleta | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Ellwood Elementary Goleta | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Isla Vista Elementary Goleta | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| La Patera Elementary Goleta | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara Charter Goleta | 3.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Kellogg Elementary Goleta | 3.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara | 4.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara | 4.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Saint Therese Classical Academy Santa Barbara | 4.9 mi | 6.4 |
| El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara | 5.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara | 5.2 mi | 7.7 |
| San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc | 6.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara | 6.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara | 6.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Santa Barbara | 6.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara | 6.7 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 93117 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,553
Median Home Value
$932,400
Median Rent
$1,936/mo
Population
53,345
College Educated
51.6%
Homeownership
38.1%
Avg Commute
17.1 min
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Median Age
23
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| ABC Little School Sherman Oaks, CA | 6.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Coast Montessori
What grades does South Coast Montessori serve?
South Coast Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Coast Montessori?
South Coast Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Coast Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at South Coast Montessori is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is South Coast Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
South Coast Montessori has a composite rating of 7.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is South Coast Montessori a private school?
Yes, South Coast Montessori 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 845-6555
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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