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The Riviera Ridge School
Elementary School
2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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The Riviera Ridge School
Elementary School in Santa Barbara · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Riviera Ridge School
The Riviera Ridge School is a private elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. The Riviera Ridge School serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, The Riviera Ridge School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Riviera Ridge 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
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) | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 5.9 |
| Peabody Charter | 8.7 |
| Santa Barbara Junior High | 5.6 |
| Alta Vista | — |
| Adams Elementary | 8.3 |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy | 6.2 |
| Harding University Partnership | 8.5 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.2 |
| Adelante Charter | 8.8 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 8.2 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 7.3 |
| McKinley Elementary | 4.8 |
| Hope Elementary | 7.8 |
| Cold Spring Elementary | 9.8 |
| La Colina Junior High | 8.4 |
| Monroe Elementary | 7.0 |
| Washington Elementary | 6.8 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 6.7 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 228 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Address
- 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Phone
- (805) 569-1811
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Riviera Ridge School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peabody Charter (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10). Additionally, SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in Santa Barbara, see our Santa Barbara schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 0.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| THE KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | — |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| ST THERESE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | — |
| Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Peace in a Pod Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | — |
| ANACAPA SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Alta Vista Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | — |
| Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | — |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,118
Median Home Value
$1,555,600
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
Population
19,803
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
46%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
39.8
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (805) 569-1811
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