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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Peninsula Adventist School Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (CA)
Chartwell School

Seaside ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 332 students in Seaside, CA, 8% of all K-12 students in Seaside, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Seaside, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 3
  • # Students Served: 332
  • Average Tuition: $19,950
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Seaside, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 3
  • # Students Served: 332
  • Average Tuition: $19,950
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Seaside, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Seaside ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Peninsula Adventist School Photo
Peninsula Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
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Chartwell School Photo
Chartwell School
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
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Map of Monterey Bay Christian School
Monterey Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
(2)
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Seaside, CA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

3
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
332
Students
+18.1% (+51 students) 10-yr
$19,950
Avg. Tuition
+9.6% (+$1,742) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+40.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
-38.5% (-20.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Seaside)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
332 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025133180179
2024133175172
202384181174
202269189185
202169185180
202069179171
201982179175
201882173172
201795179180
201695173178
201594162167
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% Students of Color
32%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%51%34%
202430%51%34%
202352%50%33%
202240%48%33%
202140%48%32%
202045%48%32%
201943%48%31%
201843%47%31%
201748%50%32%
201648%49%32%
201552%49%32%
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0.61
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.740.65
20240.660.740.65
20230.700.740.65
20220.710.730.64
20210.710.730.64
20200.710.730.64
20190.700.730.63
20180.700.730.63
20170.680.720.61
20160.680.720.61
20150.680.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
20235%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20197%10%4%
20187%10%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20155%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%16%9%
202410%16%9%
202313%16%9%
202216%16%8%
202116%16%9%
202016%16%9%
201914%16%8%
201814%17%8%
201720%17%8%
201620%17%8%
201520%17%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20236%5%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%8%
20198%4%7%
20188%4%7%
20177%5%7%
20167%5%7%
20157%5%8%
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# White Students
198 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
60%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%37%52%
202450%37%52%
202325%38%52%
202239%40%54%
202139%40%54%
202039%40%54%
201948%41%56%
201848%41%56%
201749%43%58%
201649%43%58%
201549%43%58%
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# 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
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
14%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%29%26%
202429%29%26%
202347%28%25%
202234%28%25%
202134%27%25%
202034%27%24%
201922%26%24%
201822%26%23%
201719%24%22%
201619%24%22%
201519%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%59%55%
202475%58%54%
202375%58%54%
202275%59%54%
202175%59%54%
202075%58%54%
201975%58%53%
201875%58%53%
201775%58%53%
201675%57%52%
201575%57%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025101715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
2016101715
2015101715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,950
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$19,950$18,076$15,012
2024$19,950$17,195$13,254
2023$19,950$16,660$12,626
2022$19,950$15,979$12,187
2021$19,950$15,298$11,800
2020$19,575$14,748$11,512
2019$19,575$14,369$11,293
2018$19,575$13,813$11,017
2017$19,575$13,422$10,708
2016$18,863$12,852$10,356
2015$18,208$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%29%34%
202435%29%34%
202335%29%34%
202235%28%33%
202135%28%33%
202035%28%32%
201935%27%31%
201835%27%30%
201735%27%30%
201650%26%29%
201550%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$11,000$8,932$7,073
2024$11,000$8,712$6,930
2023$11,000$8,186$6,469
2022$11,000$8,205$6,289
2021$11,000$7,081$6,055
2020$11,000$6,794$5,921
2019$11,000$6,413$5,795
2018$11,000$5,977$5,456
2017$11,000$5,752$5,319
2016$10,000$5,279$5,105
2015$6,500$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeaside, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202585%80%81%
202485%84%85%
202385%84%85%
202285%84%85%
202185%84%85%
202080%84%85%
201980%84%85%
201880%84%85%
201780%85%85%
201680%84%85%
201585%84%85%
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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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