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Mistwood Educational Center

Alternative school · Grades K–11

Bayside, CA

1928 Old Arcata Rd, Bayside, CA 95524

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Bayside since at least 2011

In Bayside, California, Mistwood Educational Center is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. About 27 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 143 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–11
Students
27
Teachers
3.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
143 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of independent schools in California.
    • Compared with 156 independent schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    37’11–1238’13–1440’15–1630’17–1828’19–2020’21–2227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K2
    TK2
    14
    21
    36
    43
    51
    65
    71
    81
    111

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino85%
    Asian11%
    Black4%

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    Questions about Mistwood Educational Center

    What grades does Mistwood Educational Center serve?

    Mistwood Educational Center serves grades K–11.

    How many students attend Mistwood Educational Center?

    About 27 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mistwood Educational Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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