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Monterey Bay Christian School

School

1184 HILBY AVE, Seaside, CA 93955

Private

Enrollment

174

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,423 of 1,787

In Seaside

#2 of 2

public schools

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Monterey Bay Christian School

5.3/10

School in Seaside · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Monterey Bay Christian School

Monterey Bay Christian School is a private school in Seaside, CA. Monterey Bay Christian School serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Monterey Bay Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 174 students, Monterey Bay Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Monterey Bay Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Monterey Bay Christian School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Seaside, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
This School
vs
17.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
174
This School
vs
400
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.8% vs 0%
Asian 5.7% vs 0%
Black 2.3% vs 0%
Monterey Bay Christian School Seaside Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Monterey Bay Christian School (this school) 5.3
Del Rey Woods Elementary 6.4
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula 6.8
Martin Luther King 5.3
International School of Monterey 4.7
Ord Terrace Elementary 7.5
Seaside High 6.1
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day —
Central Coast High 7.4
Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID —
Seaside Middle 6.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,258
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 174
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 79.9%
Hispanic 9.8%
Asian 5.7%
Black 2.3%
Pacific Islander 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1184 HILBY AVE, Seaside, CA 93955

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Monterey Bay Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Monterey), which scores notably higher. Another option is YORK SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Monterey), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ord Terrace Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside 0.3 mi 6.4
Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey 0.5 mi —
PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside 0.7 mi —
Peninsula Adventist School Seaside 0.7 mi —
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside 0.7 mi 6.8
Martin Luther King Seaside 1.0 mi 5.3
International School of Monterey Seaside 1.1 mi 4.7
Seaside High Seaside 1.5 mi 6.1
Ord Terrace Elementary Seaside 1.4 mi 7.5
Bay View Academy Monterey 1.4 mi 4.2
Central Coast High Seaside 1.7 mi 7.4
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside 1.7 mi —
Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside 1.7 mi —
Santa Catalina School Monterey 1.7 mi —
SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL Monterey 1.7 mi 8.5
Seaside Middle Seaside 2.0 mi 6.5
RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey 2.1 mi —
La Mesa Monterey 2.5 mi 7.2
YORK SCHOOL Monterey 2.8 mi 8.0
George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey 3.1 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,331

Median Home Value

$693,800

Median Rent

$2,312/mo

Population

32,253

College Educated

27.6%

Homeownership

36.9%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Age

33.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Monterey Bay Christian School

What grades does Monterey Bay Christian School serve?

Monterey Bay Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Monterey Bay Christian School?

Monterey Bay Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Christian School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Monterey Bay Christian School rank in CA?

Monterey Bay Christian School ranks #1,423 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Monterey Bay Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monterey Bay Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Monterey Bay Christian School a private school?

Yes, Monterey Bay Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Monterey Bay Christian School a religious school?

Monterey Bay Christian School has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
174
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Assembly of God
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Monterey County
Phone
(831) 899-2060

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