About the School
- Peninsula Christian School was founded in 1972 by Pastor Rick Howard and the congregation of Peninsula Christian Center of Redwood City.
- We thank God that over the years we have touched the lives and families of thousands of students.
- PCS is a founding member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), as well as holding membership in the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) with whom we are pursuing work in the process toward accreditation.
- PCS provides a specifically Christian environment for education, however, we are not a 'parochial' school in the usual sense.
- We are sponsored by a local Assemblies of God congregation, but we do not teach the doctrine of any one particular denomination.
- The mission of Peninsula Christian Schools is to educate children both academically and spiritually in order that they will embrace a Biblical worldview and become God-honoring, productive members of society.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Peninsula Christian School?
The application deadline for Peninsula Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Peninsula Christian School is Redwood Baptist (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Acton Academy Silicon Valley (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 14 students
Montessori School
529 Harrison Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
178 Clinton Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
178 Clinton St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Baptist
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-8
Catholic
151 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 14 students
Montessori School
529 Harrison Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
178 Clinton Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
178 Clinton St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connect Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 Oakside Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rocketship Redwood City
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Roosevelt Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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