Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.

Best Seaside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 332 students in Seaside, CA (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,887 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Seaside, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Seaside, CA is Peninsula Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Seaside, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Seaside Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Peninsula Adventist School
Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chartwell School
Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monterey Bay Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Seaside)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
332 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,950
$18,264
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,060
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
$9,026
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
198 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
48 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
14%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Seaside, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Seaside, CA is Peninsula Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Seaside?
3 private schools are located in Seaside.
What percentage of students in Seaside go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Seaside are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seaside?
67% of private schools in Seaside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

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