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Half Moon Bay Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 318 students in Half Moon Bay, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Half Moon Bay, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Half Moon Bay Private Schools (2026-27)

Sea Crest School Photo
Sea Crest School
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
901 Arnold Way
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-9892
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Map of Main Street Scholars
Main Street Scholars
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Alternative School
60 Stone Pine Rd Ste 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 440-4725
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Half Moon Bay, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
318
Students
$26,820
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Half Moon Bay)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
318 Students
659,577 Students
% Students of Color
28%
52%
0.65
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
159 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
50%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
99 Students
188,723 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
55,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,820
$17,602
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Half Moon Bay, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Half Moon Bay, CA is Sea Crest School.
How many private schools are located in Half Moon Bay?
2 private schools are located in Half Moon Bay.
What percentage of students in Half Moon Bay go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Half Moon Bay are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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