Peninsula Adventist School vs. San Carlos School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Peninsula Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School History
San Carlos School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
Although our school is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we accept students from families of all faiths who desire a solid Christian education. It is our purpose to help each of our students develop a strong personal relationship with Jesus. Our Bible classes are taught from the Bible. In fact, our entire curriculum is Bible based. Our teachers are dedicated Christians who will partner with you to train your children to become more Christlike.
We invite you to find out more about our school.
Call us to schedule a visit, or explore online. To see what is happening at our school you can check our calendar, news, visit our classrooms or see what our alumni are doing.
San Carlos School, as a ministry of San Carlos Cathedral, provides a high-quality Catholic education to students in Grades TK - 8.
We welcome all families seeking a faith-filled learning community.
We nurture the whole child by integrating spiritual and moral development with high academic standards.
We serve the local and global communities by fostering a spirit of safety, stewardship, social justice, and peace.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1953
1898
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
1
34
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
1
28
Grade 3 Students
1
31
Grade 4 Students
-
31
Grade 5 Students
2
35
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
1
29
Grade 8 Students
3
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
100%
n/a
Average Class Size
12
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Formal
(School Uniforms Required)
(School Uniforms Required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,000
$6,314
Tuition Notes
There is a discount applied to children of members of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
One-child family, K - 8
% on Financial Aid
n/a
32%
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Yvonne Forde
Gina Nobida
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Central California Conference Bible ChallengeCentral California Conference Spelling Bee
Community Service
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Plays
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Central California Conference Friendship Games Tournaments (sports)
Student GovernmentYearbook Club
Club or Organization:
Art ClubChoir
Cultural Celebration ClubEcology Club
Math ClubPhotography Club