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Pacific Sands Academy
School
444 WHISPERING PINES DR # 16, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Pacific Sands Academy
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About Pacific Sands Academy
Pacific Sands Academy is a private school in Scotts Valley, CA. Pacific Sands Academy serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has 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.
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What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Pacific Sands Academy 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.
Pacific Sands Academy runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Pacific Sands Academy 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
BetaHow Pacific Sands Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Scotts Valley, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Scotts Valley
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pacific Sands Academy (this school) | — |
| Scotts Valley Middle | 7.4 |
| Vine Hill Elementary | 6.8 |
| Scotts Valley High | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Address
- 444 WHISPERING PINES DR # 16, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- Phone
- (831) 515-8250
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
444 WHISPERING PINES DR # 16, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pacific Sands Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Santa Cruz County Special Education (rated 4.8/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). Additionally, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay (rated 3.3/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Ripon). For more schools in Scotts Valley, see our Scotts Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Monterey Bay Ripon | 0.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| SILICON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Scotts Valley | 1.7 mi | — |
| BAYMONTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scotts Valley | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Baymonte Christian School Scotts Valley | 2.1 mi | — |
| Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Vine Hill Elementary Scotts Valley | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Brite Horizons School Scotts Valley | 2.5 mi | — |
| Happy Valley Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education Santa Cruz | 3.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court Santa Cruz | 3.7 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz County Community Santa Cruz | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High Felton | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Santa Cruz | 3.8 mi | — |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Felton | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Santa Cruz Waldorf School Santa Cruz | 3.4 mi | — |
| SANTA CRUZ WALDORF SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton | 3.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz | 4.1 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$146,941
Median Home Value
$1,113,000
Median Rent
$2,384/mo
Population
15,369
College Educated
55.3%
Homeownership
75.6%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
47.5
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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