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Top 5 Montessori Schools in Santa Barbara and Montecito

Santa Barbara and Montecito and surrounding communities represented by schools in Goleta, Santa Barbara.

  1. Santa Barbara

    Peace in a Pod Elementary

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    91/100
    Montessori includes mixed-age classrooms.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes outdoor space.
    Convenience · 30%
    89/100
    Programs cover Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6 in Santa Barbara, with transit access.
    Overall grade
    A-89.2/100
    Program
    Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6
    Why it stands out
    Three small mixed-age Elementary classrooms combine Montessori work with outdoor fieldwork and ecology in central Santa Barbara.
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  2. Goleta

    South Coast Montessori

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans 3 months to 12 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Goleta campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    93/100
    Programs cover 3 months to 12 years in Goleta. Families can review admissions details.
    Overall grade
    B+86.7/100
    Program
    3 months to 12 years
    Why it stands out
    Infant, Toddler, Primary, and Elementary operate on one campus, with current age bands, tuition, and admissions details published.
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  3. Santa Barbara

    Adams Elementary Montessori Program

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    87/100
    Montessori includes mixed-age classrooms.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Santa Barbara campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    88/100
    Programs cover Grades 1 through 6 in Santa Barbara.
    Overall grade
    B+86.4/100
    Program
    Grades 1 through 6
    Why it stands out
    This Santa Barbara district program separates Grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 into two mixed-age Elementary stages.
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  4. Goleta

    Montessori Center School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans 18 months to 12 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Goleta campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover 18 months to 12 years in Goleta.
    Overall grade
    B+85.8/100
    Program
    18 months to 12 years
    Why it stands out
    Founded in 1965, Montessori Center School carries children from Toddler through Elementary in 13 Goleta classrooms.
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  5. Santa Barbara

    My Special School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans ages 2 to 5.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Santa Barbara campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 5 in Santa Barbara.
    Overall grade
    B+84.9/100
    Program
    Ages 2 to 5
    Why it stands out
    This four-to-six-child home Montessori preschool has operated since 1988 and combines a full-year schedule with cultural arts and field trips.
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