Founded in 1957, Dunn School is an independent, college preparatory, 6th through 12th grade coeducational boarding and day school. We are located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, in Los Olivos, California, 30 miles from Santa Barbara. The mission of the Dunn School community is to educate the whole student to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society.