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Pacifica Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 350 students in Pacifica, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools in Pacifica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pacifica Private Elementary 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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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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Pacifica, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
350
Students
$12,462
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pacifica)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
350 Students
501,524 Students
% Students of Color
48%
51%
0.72
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
27%
12%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
17%
# Black Students
6 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
136 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
39%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
84 Students
122,202 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
44,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,462
$17,229
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,950
$8,930
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Pacifica, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pacifica, CA is Pacific Bay Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pacifica?
2 private elementary schools are located in Pacifica.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pacifica?
100% of private elementary schools in Pacifica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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