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Peninsula Adventist School

1025 Mescal St Seaside, CA 93955

Tel: (408) 394-5578

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 9 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

Peninsula Adventist School Photo #1 - 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!

Peninsula Adventist School Photo #2 - Each year we take our kids on two school picnics. The Fall Picnic is held at Carmel Beach where the kids love to play in the sand!

Peninsula Adventist School Photo #3 - One of the fun field trips is a hike out to the Lighthouse where the kids learn about the perils of ships along the California coastline.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 9 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Peninsula Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Peninsula Adventist School
Kind	1
2	1
3	1
5	2
7	1
8	3

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Year Founded

1953

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

There is a discount applied to children of members of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Yvonne Forde

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Central California Conference Bible ChallengeCentral California Conference Spelling Bee

Community Service

Arts and Music Programs:

Musical Plays

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Central California Conference Friendship Games Tournaments (sports)

School Notes

Although our school is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we accept students from families of all faiths who desire a solid Christian education. It is our purpose to help each of our students develop a strong personal relationship with Jesus. Our Bible classes are taught from the Bible. In fact, our entire curriculum is Bible based. Our teachers are dedicated Christians who will partner with you to train your children to become more Christlike.
We invite you to find out more about our school.
Call us to schedule a visit, or explore online.
To see what is happening at our school you can check our calendar, news, visit our classrooms or see what our alumni are doing.

Our school is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Aventist school network. The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Peninsula Adventist School cost?

Peninsula Adventist School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are Peninsula Adventist School often compared to?

Peninsula Adventist School is often viewed alongside schools like San Carlos School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Peninsula Adventist School?

The acceptance rate of Peninsula Adventist School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What is Peninsula Adventist School's ranking?

Peninsula Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Peninsula Adventist School?

The application deadline for Peninsula Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Monterey County, CA is $20,239 for elementary schools and $26,552 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monterey County, CA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).