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Pacific Rim International School

454 Peninsula Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Pacific Rim International School opened in the Fall of 1989 and is committed to providing children with the very best Chinese-English and Japanese-English bilingual multicultural education in a Montessori environment.
  • Our emphasis is on the development of the whole child: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural needs.
  • We devote our best efforts to assisting children in the acquisition of skills and knowledge as a preparation for life.
  • Our school offers a comprehensive bilingual-multicultural program for children in Mandarin and Japanese between the ages of eighteen months to eighteen years old.
  • Pacific Rim International School believes that when children are guided to follow their natural path of development, they will attain their highest level of learning.
  • We recognize and respect each child's unique abilities and talents.
  • We maintain our commitment to providing children with the opportunity to progress at their own pace and explore by their own choice within limits.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Pacific Rim International School opened in the Fall of 1989 and is committed to providing children with the very best Chinese-English and Japanese-English bilingual multicultural education in a Montessori environment. Our emphasis is on the development of the whole child: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural needs. We devote our best efforts to assisting children in the acquisition of skills and knowledge as a preparation for life. Our school offers a comprehensive bilingual-multicultural program for children in Mandarin and Japanese between the ages of eighteen months to eighteen years old. Pacific Rim International School believes that when children are guided to follow their natural path of development, they will attain their highest level of learning. We recognize and respect each child's unique abilities and talents. We maintain our commitment to providing children with the opportunity to progress at their own pace and explore by their own choice within limits.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Cameron K. - 2016 - Graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz with studies in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Pacific Rim International School?
Pacific Rim International School famous alumni include: Cameron K. - 2016 - Graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz with studies in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology..
When is the application deadline for Pacific Rim International School?
The application deadline for Pacific Rim International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pacific Rim International School located?
Pacific Rim International School is located in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Central.

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The average private school tuition in San Mateo, CA is $24,631 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Mateo, CA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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