Our Story
Established in 1934, The Howard School began as morning lessons for six children at Mrs. Hannah Howard’s Tea Kettle Inn in 1912. Over the years, it has evolved into a modern campus serving students from preschool to eighth grade, proudly standing as Santa Barbara's oldest continually operating private school. The school is committed to teaching the whole child, utilizing small class sizes to help each student reach their full potential. Since adopting the Carden Method® in 1982, the focus has been on the developmental progression of every child through a comprehensive curriculum.