El Montecito School is a place where character meets wisdom. Students grow from a preschooler to a 6th grade graduate, having developed a love for learning, a love for others, and a love for the Lord.
There’s something about an ELMO kid. It’s something so deeply rooted you can still see it decades later.
At the core is a strong faith and personal character. It’s character that cannot be taught -- only molded over time. There’s a lasting curiosity and respect for others that spills over. And there’s a joy -- absolute joy -- for life and learning.
Teachers love our children in a way that instills deep confidence and trust. These exceptional teachers, many of whom have been teaching with us for decades, respect our children and will not allow them to be any less than they are capable.
We equip our students with the skills needed for success, evidenced by the number of our graduates who have gone on to lead their class in high school and college, from athletes to valedictorians. Through developing character and perseverance, ELMO students are prepared for the rigors of life.
In a nurturing environment where students enjoy small classes -- where no one gets lost and everyone is valued. Students develop a passion for learning in core subjects including math, reading, language arts, social studies and science. Art, Bible, PE and Spanish are integrated into the curriculum, cultivating a holistic and comprehensive understanding.
We welcome you to El Montecito School San Roque. We are here to help as you explore the gift of Christian education for your child. If you are looking for a school where your child will be challenged and prepared, molded and loved, with a strong Christian focus, please contact: Julia Davis, Director of Admissions, [email protected], 805-962-3091
El Montecito School San Roque inspires a deep love of learning about the world and our Creator. We seek to prepare each individual child to think critically, reason logically, and communicate clearly, while loving God and others wholeheartedly.
"I love not only teaching my second grade students, but really getting to know them; getting to know their needs, their fears, their passions… what makes them tick." - Peter Trabucco, Second Grade Teacher since 1997
"I’m here because of the kids and the teachers. I’m thankful for a job that I love. " - Nancy Noell, ELMO teacher since 1987
"ELMO provides more than a job. It’s a community. I’m thankful for the opportunity to pray, share, learn and grow with people who love what they do every day." - Julie Sommers, Office Manager since 2002
"The whole staff at ELMO has been an amazing team for our children. I am in awe at the level of reading, writing and math our third grader has attained. It is quite incredible and would have been impossible had she been in a larger class that didn’t support her faith or her values. What a safe place to grow! Each year our awe and appreciation for ELMO increases as the LORD uses it as a firm foundation for our children and fills us with such peace." - April and Gerald Torres, parents of four ELMO students
