School Divisions

ONE SCHOOL, FOUR DIVISIONS

Growing in character and wisdom

At Providence School, students are prepared to thrive.

From preschool through Grade 12, Providence School in Santa Barbara prepares students to excel academically and grow spiritually. Our students are ready for the finest colleges and universities while developing the wisdom, confidence, and character to lead in their communities.

Through a Christ-centered curriculum, athletics, arts, and extracurricular programs, we engage minds and shape hearts, helping students discover their purpose in God’s Kingdom. Providence students leave with the knowledge, faith, and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Preschool

A nurturing early childhood education develops confident learners who are known and loved by their teachers. Classes are offered for children 2.5–5 years old.

Lower School

In classrooms infused with joy, kindergarten through sixth-grade students participate in a rich academic curriculum, inspired and equipped at every level to confidently and successfully take the next steps on their educational journey.

Middle School

During a maturation period when students begin to differentiate themselves from their parents, Providence comes alongside families with powerful encouragement. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are encouraged to delight in who God uniquely made them to be, to see the beauty and order in creation, and to develop their confidence and skills as members of a learning community.

Upper School

 Here, high challenge comes with high support–from faculty, coaches, and other adults who joyfully mentor students in pursuit of excellence. In these final four years, Providence students learn to think, write, and speak with depth, clarity, and confidence; qualities essential to a competitive college admission process and useful in all life pursuits.

“Providence has been the best school for my kids and they have grown spiritually, academically, and socially. The teachers genuinely love and support them and create an environment where they are challenged to think critically.”

Preschool – A nurturing early childhood education develops confident learners who are known and loved by their teachers. Classes are offered for children 2.5–5 years old.

Lower School – In classrooms infused with joy, kindergarten through sixth-grade students participate in a rich academic curriculum, inspired and equipped at every level to confidently and successfully take the next steps on their educational journey.

Middle School – During a maturation period when students begin to differentiate themselves from their parents, Providence comes alongside families with powerful encouragement. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are encouraged to delight in who God uniquely made them to be, to see the beauty and order in creation, and to develop their confidence and skills as members of a learning community.

Upper School – Here, high challenge comes with high support–from faculty, coaches, and other adults who joyfully mentor students in pursuit of excellence. In these final four years, Providence students learn to think, write, and speak with depth, clarity, and confidence; qualities essential to a competitive college admission process and useful in all life pursuits.

“Providence has been the best school for my kids and they have grown spiritually, academically, and socially. The teachers genuinely love and support them and create an environment where they are challenged to think critically.”