Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Anacapa School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Brilliant. Chase Adventure.
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,000
Tuition Notes
*$28,000 for Lower School Tuition
Admissions Director
Kito Cetrulo
Application URL
Endowment Size
$22 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Island Fox
School Notes
- Anacapa School empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity and compassion through academic and experiential learning in a close-knit, diverse community..
We deliver an education designed to emphasize and celebrate ingenuity. We recognize that inspiration is personal, and confidence is foundational for a successful student of life.
We believe in intelligent and complex discourse between students and their faculty. We believe in responsible risk-taking and the deep power of community.
We foster an environment designed to optimize independent thinkers working together to create a culture of creativity and compassion.
We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that results from:
- Synthesis: The synthesis of often disparate ideas, talents, and information
- Passion: The enthusiasm to dive deep
- Innovation: The confidence to pursue a path not yet forged
- Creativity: The harnessing of creative inspiration
- Collaboration: The recognition that multiple and often different perspectives generate phenomenal outcomes
Anacapa School empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity and compassion through academic and experiential learning in a close-knit, diverse community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Anacapa School cost?
Anacapa School's tuition is approximately $29,000 for private students.
What sports does Anacapa School offer?
Anacapa School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Rock Climbing, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Anacapa School?
The application deadline for Anacapa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Anacapa School located?
Anacapa School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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