Santa Barbara Middle School is an independent, coeducational day school for grades 6 ‚9. Through our students' immersion in stimulating Academics, Creative Arts and Sports, Community Service, Career Studies and Outdoor Education, we prepare students for their future by providing a defining educational experience. Our school is based on mutual respect, teamwork, and a unique understanding of the adolescent years. SBMS graduates are admired for their intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creativity, and "can-do" confidence. Our motivated graduates excel in the GATE/Honors and AP programs in high school and go on to attend the finest universities across the country and abroad.