The Knox School Of Santa Barbara (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,500
Acceptance rate: 27%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Knox School Of Santa Barbara ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Kind	4
1	5
2	3
3	8
4	1
5	3
6	5
7	2
8	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), ADHD, and select neurodiverse learners who thrive in a small, structured environment with low student-to-teacher ratios. Best fit for self-directed students ready to engage independently.

Year Founded

2013

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 10, 2027

Campus Size

1 acre

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,500

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Tuition Notes

JK鈥揔: $32,000 Grades 1鈥�4: $38,000 Grades 5鈥�8: $40,000

% on Financial Aid

29%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,500

Acceptance Rate

27%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Paul Hauser

Admissions Associate

Natasha Robinson Marlow

Application URL

Sports

School Mascot

Fox

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School CareChess Club

Math ClubMathCounts

Arts and Music Programs:

Arts and Music ProgramsMusic Program

School Notes

The Knox School of Santa Barbara is a small independent school for gifted and advanced learners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Our program is designed around how gifted students actually think and learn, with personalized instruction, flexible ability-based grouping, and hands-on, inquiry-driven experiences. We integrate rigorous academics with STEAM, enrichment, and real-world learning while placing equal emphasis on social-emotional development. At Knox, students find both intellectual challenge and a close-knit community where they are understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are.

The Knox School of Santa Barbara is a small independent school for gifted and advanced learners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We support the whole child socially, emotionally, intellectually, and academically through a personalized program designed specifically for how gifted students think, learn, and grow.
Our approach meets each student where they are. Instruction is shaped around individual readiness, strengths, and areas for growth rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Students are organized in small, multi-age cohorts spanning Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School. This structure fosters age-peer connection alongside flexible academic grouping, allowing for cross-age collaboration and appropriately challenging instruction. Our curriculum emphasizes inquiry, creativity, problem-solving, abstract reasoning, and meaningful interdisciplinary learning.
In Kindergarten, learning is play-basedwhile still nurturing gifted children who are ready for academic challenge. As students progress, they develop strong skills in writing, research, communication, and critical thinking through projects, real-world problem-solving, field trips, and hands-on STEAM experiences.
At Knox, academic challenge is only part of the story. We place equal value on community, belonging, and the social-emotional development of gifted learners. Our students finally find their people, a place where being bright and curious is celebrated, not hidden.
Knox provides a nurturing environment where students feel understood, supported, and genuinely engaged in their learning.Knox is accredited for grades K-8 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Knox School Of Santa Barbara cost?

The Knox School Of Santa Barbara's tuition is approximately $36,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Knox School Of Santa Barbara?

The acceptance rate of The Knox School Of Santa Barbara is 27%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. The Knox School Of Santa Barbara's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is The Knox School Of Santa Barbara's ranking?

The Knox School Of Santa Barbara ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Knox School Of Santa Barbara?

The application deadline for The Knox School Of Santa Barbara is Mar. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $31,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).