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Best Pacifica Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 402 students in Pacifica, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,912 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Pacifica, CA are educated in private 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 80%.
67% of private schools in Pacifica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Pacifica, CA (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Elementary School
(Catholic)
909 Oceana Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 359-4544
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Linda Mar Inc
Montessori School
1666 Higgins Way
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-7272
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Pacific Bay Christian School
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(Christian)
1030 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-1935
Gr: 5-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pacifica, CA?
3 private schools are located in Pacifica, CA.
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 Catholic and Christian).

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