Garden Street Academy (Closed 2025)

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Garden Street Academy (Closed 2025)

2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Garden Street Academy is committed to providing an education which enables and empowers a diverse group of students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts and to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities.

Garden Street Academy is an independent nonprofit school whose purpose is to complement the work begun in the home by parents, or children`s first educators.

We believe in the unique and intrinsic value of each individual.

We strive to promote a meaningful, integrated curriculum, challenging students to respond at many levels of thinking and learning.

We foster a life-long love of learning structured to promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical growth.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

2002

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

11 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

School Mascot: Comets

Garden Street Academy is committed to providing an education which enables and empowers a diverse group of students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts and to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities. San Roque is an independent nonprofit school whose purpose is to complement the work begun in the home by parents, or children`s first educators. We believe in the unique and intrinsic value of each individual. We strive to promote a meaningful, integrated curriculum, challenging students to respond at many levels of thinking and learning. We foster a life-long love of learning structured to promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical growth.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Garden Street Academy offer?

Garden Street Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Garden Street Academy?

The application deadline for Garden Street Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Garden Street Academy located?

Garden Street Academy is located in the Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.

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