Sea Crest School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Half Moon Bay, CA
901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Half Moon Bay since at least 2011
In Half Moon Bay, California, Sea Crest School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 280 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 280
- Teachers
- 29.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 144 girls, 136 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Sea Crest School
What grades does Sea Crest School serve?
Sea Crest School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Sea Crest School?
About 280 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sea Crest School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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