Cachuma Continuation And Middle School in Santa Barbara, CA, serves 8 students in grades PK through 8 within a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 1:1.
The student body includes a diversity representation of approximately 43% students of color.
The school operates without religious affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Cachuma Continuation And Middle School is one of the smaller California K–8 private schools in the Santa Barbara area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cachuma Continuation And Middle School often compared to?
Cachuma Continuation And Middle School is often viewed alongside schools like Crane Country Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cachuma Continuation And Middle School?
The application deadline for Cachuma Continuation And Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Cachuma Continuation And Middle School vs. Crane Country Day School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cachuma Continuation And Middle School is Anacapa School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Knox School Of Santa Barbara (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.1 miles
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510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
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Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
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(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
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Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
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(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara ![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Santa Barbara ![Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
St. Therese Classical Academy
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame School ![Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.]( "Notre Dame School Photo - Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.")
(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
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(805) 560-0855
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Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
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Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6362
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
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(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
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700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
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(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
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721 East Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
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