Prepared for lives of purpose
Christ-Centered
Private School in Santa Barbara
At Providence School, we partner with families to provide Christian education where students grow in wisdom, character, and leadership. From preschool to high school, our graduates leave prepared for college, career, and a life of purpose-equipped with a deep faith and the confidence to make an impact in the world.
Every parent wants their child to thrive. Choosing the right school matters.
Explore our divisions:
Children Are Known & Loved
Welcome to Providence Preschool! We are thrilled you are exploring our school as an option for your child.
Joy In Learning
Welcome to Providence Lower School, a Christian elementary school in Santa Barbara. In our K-6 division, we strive for academic excellence and an inspiring school environment.
Delight In Beauty
Middle School at Providence includes Grades 7 and 8. These years are a unique time of intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Our highly qualified teaching team is passionate about leading students through this complex time of life.
Pursuing Excellence
Providence students enter Upper School (Grades 9–12) with a clear goal: to be prepared for the college or university of their choice. In the process, they experience a rich curriculum that encourages active participation, responds to and respects their questions, helps them discover the truth, and guides them as they seek lives of purpose, significance, and strategic impact.
Preschool
Children Are Known & Loved
Welcome to Providence Preschool! We are thrilled you are exploring our school as an option for your child.
Lower School
Joy In Learning
Welcome to Providence Lower School, a Christian elementary school in Santa Barbara. In our K-6 division, we strive for academic excellence and an inspiring school environment.
Middle School
Delight In Beauty
Middle School at Providence includes Grades 7 and 8. These years are a unique time of intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Our highly qualified teaching team is passionate about leading students through this complex time of life.
Upper School
Pursuing Excellence
Providence students enter Upper School (Grades 9–12) with a clear goal: to be prepared for the college or university of their choice. In the process, they experience a rich curriculum that encourages active participation, responds to and respects their questions, helps them discover the truth, and guides them as they seek lives of purpose, significance, and strategic impact.
Providence Fast Facts
Average Class Size
Graduates Accepted by
a four-year College
Student: Faculty Ratio
Total Enrollment
Preschool - 12
Did you know?
We are building a new campus for our Middle and Upper School students.
Providence School Blog
Exciting new developments for athletics at Providence
Latest news and game schedules for our private Christian high school and junior high in Santa Barbara.
