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Cate School The best day of school starts here. Find out more at www.cate.org We welcome qualified applicants for openings in ninth and tenth grades.

Cate's student body is recognized as much for its talent—academic, artistic, and athletic—as it is for its warmth and vitality. A few exceptionally well-qualified students are accepted into the eleventh grade, and it is highly unusual for there to be an opening in the twelfth grade. Cate is primarily a residential school; 85% of Cate students are boarders. When considering applications, the admission committee, comprised of admission officers and faculty, reviews a student's previous record, recommendations from teachers, personal references, scores on the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), extracurricular interests and strengths, and impressions and information obtained in the candidate's personal interview. The School strives to enroll exceptional students who bring a wide variety of skills, interests, and backgrounds to the Cate community. Each year Cate offers more than $3,000,000 in financial aid to 30% of the student body.

Beautiful light in this misty morning workout for our football team! Photo credit: Lieah Maxfield, Assistant Athletic Tr...
10/07/2026

Beautiful light in this misty morning workout for our football team! Photo credit: Lieah Maxfield, Assistant Athletic Trainer

What a beautiful Homecoming evening on the Mesa! 💙
09/29/2026

What a beautiful Homecoming evening on the Mesa! 💙

Great to see curiosity aflutter at College Night! Cate students connected with admissions professionals and explored pos...
09/22/2026

Great to see curiosity aflutter at College Night! Cate students connected with admissions professionals and explored possibilities for life beyond the Mesa.

Game day on the Mesa! Cate football in action against Pasadena Poly.
09/20/2026

Game day on the Mesa! Cate football in action against Pasadena Poly.

Big afternoon for Cate volleyball! JV and Varsity hosted Thacher on the Mesa today, with Varsity earning a 3-1 victory. ...
09/20/2026

Big afternoon for Cate volleyball! JV and Varsity hosted Thacher on the Mesa today, with Varsity earning a 3-1 victory. Go Rams!

Off to a running start! Cate Cross Country opened their season at Lake Casitas for the Ojai Invitational today. Shoutout...
09/20/2026

Off to a running start! Cate Cross Country opened their season at Lake Casitas for the Ojai Invitational today. Shoutout to seniors Sophie with a 3rd-place finish and Ati taking 17th overall. Go Rams!

While 9th, 10th, and 11th graders braved the Sierras during Outings Week, our seniors headed south on Quest to explore l...
09/18/2026

While 9th, 10th, and 11th graders braved the Sierras during Outings Week, our seniors headed south on Quest to explore life after the Mesa. This Cate-led trip took students across Southern California to connect with Cate alums, receive valuable college essay feedback from Occidental College and Marist University admissions officers, and top it all off with a UCLA football game. What an incredible week for our Rams as they prepare for their next chapter!

Alpine lake dips, backcountry trails, and bear spottings! A look back at our Juniors supporting each other through every...
09/17/2026

Alpine lake dips, backcountry trails, and bear spottings! A look back at our Juniors supporting each other through every mile of Outings Week.

From the Teacups hike to the Pine Cone Ceremony, last week’s trip to Pyles Camp brought our 9th graders together as true...
09/16/2026

From the Teacups hike to the Pine Cone Ceremony, last week’s trip to Pyles Camp brought our 9th graders together as true Rams.

Stunning evening on the Mesa to kick off Outings Week. Happy trails!
09/07/2026

Stunning evening on the Mesa to kick off Outings Week. Happy trails!

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1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA
93013

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+18056844127

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