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鈥搕eacher 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鈥揺ducational 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
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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The nearest high school and elementary school to Pacific Sands Academy is Silicon Valley High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Community School (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
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