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The Riviera Ridge School
Elementary School
2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
About The Riviera Ridge School
The Riviera Ridge School is an private elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA 93103. The school serves approximately 228 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 94.6th 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. Compared to the 27 public schools in Santa Barbara, The Riviera Ridge School rates lower overall (6.4 vs 7.2 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Riviera Ridge School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Riviera Ridge School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.1 |
| Peabody Charter | 7.7 |
| Santa Barbara Junior High | 4.6 |
| Alta Vista | 6.4 |
| Adams Elementary | 7.1 |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy | 5.5 |
| Harding University Partnership | 7.5 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.8 |
| Adelante Charter | 8.2 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 7.8 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary | 6.2 |
| Hope Elementary | 8.2 |
| Cold Spring Elementary | 9.6 |
| La Colina Junior High | 7.2 |
| Monroe Elementary | 8.4 |
| Washington Elementary | 6.0 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 8.0 |
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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
2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 0.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| THE KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| ST THERESE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Peace in a Pod Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ANACAPA SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Alta Vista Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Anatola Avenue Elementary Lake Balboa, CA | 6.4 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA | 6.4 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa, CA | 6.4 |
| CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Santa Barbara, CA | 6.4 |
| Charter Alternative Program (CAP) Placerville, CA | 6.4 |
| Crane Country Day School Santa Barbara, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Riviera Ridge School
What grades does The Riviera Ridge School serve?
The Riviera Ridge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Riviera Ridge School?
The Riviera Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Riviera Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Riviera Ridge School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Riviera Ridge School rank in CA?
The Riviera Ridge School is ranked #172 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Riviera Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Riviera Ridge 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 The Riviera Ridge School a private school?
Yes, The Riviera Ridge 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 569-1811
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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