Pacific Sands Academy (2026 Profile)

Pacific Sands Academy

216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Pacific Sands Academy in Scotts Valley, CA serves 21 students in grades 1 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.

Approximately 47% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.

Pacific Sands Academy is classified as an alternative co–educational school offering a unique program type in the suburban midsize locale.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pacific Sands Academy?

The application deadline for Pacific Sands Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,461 for elementary schools and $23,316 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).