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Pacific Sands Academy
School · Scotts Valley, CA
A private school in Scotts Valley, CA serving grades 1st – 12th.
444 WHISPERING PINES DR # 16, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Academics
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Test scores
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Where Pacific Sands Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scotts Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,941
Median home value
$1,113,000
Median rent
$2,384/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Monterey BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Slvusd CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Alternative Family EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pacific Sands Academy is listed in Scotts Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pacific Sands Academy
Pacific Sands Academy is a private school in Scotts Valley, CA, serving approximately 21 students in grades 1st-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Sands Academy
What grades does Pacific Sands Academy serve?
Pacific Sands Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Sands Academy?
Pacific Sands Academy has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sands Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sands Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Pacific Sands Academy a private school?
Yes, Pacific Sands Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pacific Sands Academy a religious school?
No, Pacific Sands Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 515-8250
- Area population (ZIP 95066)
- 15,369
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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