Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic day school associated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and fully accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
We serve students in Pre-K to 8th grade at our Santa Barbara, California campus.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,015
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1944
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School cost?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School's tuition is approximately $9,015 for private students.
What sports does Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School offer?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
10.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coastline Christian Academy ![Coastline Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastline Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
10.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1
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2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1795 San Leandro Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori School
1201 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
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1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
510 State Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(877) 673-8893
3.4 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
3.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Providence School
(Christian)
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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1795 San Leandro Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-7732
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 252-3825
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
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
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori School
1201 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 560-0855
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4500 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 701-4036
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
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
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-1033
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
2130 Mission Ridge Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 569-1811
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
1.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 East Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
2.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 East Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-7392
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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