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Pacifica Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 402 students in Pacifica, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Pacifica, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Pacifica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pacifica Private Schools (2026-27)

Pacific Bay Christian School Photo
Pacific Bay Christian School
Gr: 5-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1030 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-1935
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Map of Good Shepherd Elementary School
Good Shepherd Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
909 Oceana Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 359-4544
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Map of Montessori School Of Linda Mar Inc
Montessori School Of Linda Mar Inc
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1666 Higgins Way
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-7272
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Pacifica, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
402
Students
$12,462
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
45%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pacifica)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
402 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
45%
52%
0.72
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
24%
11%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
140 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
35%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
131 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,462
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,950
$9,632
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pacifica, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Pacifica, CA is Pacific Bay Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pacifica?
3 private schools are located in Pacifica.
What percentage of students in Pacifica go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Pacifica are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pacifica?
67% of private schools in Pacifica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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