Pacific Bay Christian School, aka PacBay, is located in the coastal community of Pacifica, CA, conveniently accessible from San Francisco and communities throughout the Peninsula. PacBay students come from San Francisco, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo, Pacifica, and beyond.

For many San Francisco families, the commute is easier than they might expect. Traveling south to Pacifica means going against the primary morning commute, and many members of our community can reach campus from San Francisco’s Sunset District in about 20 minutes or so.

PacBay offers students the benefit of a beautiful coastal campus and close-knit community, while remaining within easy reach of San Francisco and the Peninsula.

The admissions interview is an informal conversation with members of the Admissions Committee that provides candidates and parents the opportunity to get to know Pacific Bay Christian School as we get to know the applicant. Interviews are scheduled once the application is complete and all required documentation has been received.

PacBay’s comprehensive and holistic review process pays attention to an applicant’s

• potential for success in our rigorous academic program, 
• enthusiastic attitude toward learning, 
• affinity to our mission and core values, and 
• willingness to contribute to the betterment of our community.

The Admissions Committee prayerfully and carefully evaluates every application. Notification is made within a week following the completion of the application and the student’s interview. For those candidates who apply after the winter deadlines, applications for placement are considered based on available space.

Yes, tuition assistance is distributed based on need. Families must complete the FAST application to be considered for tuition assistance. Copies of your state and federal income tax returns are required. The tuition assistance committee meets at least once a year to review applications and award aid. A new tuition assistance application is required annually.

Yes. Both parents must submit tuition assistance forms and tax information.

Applications for tuition assistance are due February 15th. While tax forms are not required for the initial review of an assistance application, they are required before any tuition assistance can be “locked in” and applied to a student’s account. Families requesting assistance are encouraged to complete their taxes as early as possible to secure the most tuition assistance that is offered. Late submissions of any required forms may result in reduced or loss of tuition assistance.

No. Decisions regarding admissions and financial aid are made independently by different committees.

Respectful apparel and personal grooming standards are important components in maintaining a positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial learning environment. Clothing and personal appearance must be neat, clean, in good repair, and modest in fit and length and appropriate to a Christian educational environment. Dress, hairstyle or makeup should not call undue attention to the individual or be distracting. This code applies during any school day, including exam days, from the time of arrival on campus. More information about the high school dress code is here.

The PacBay dress codes are designed to build a spirit of community through a shared identity. Middle school students wear Pacbay gear on PE days from their arrival on campus until their departure.

High school students wear PacBay gear or clothes aligning with the PacBay dress code each day.

PacBay gear can be found here.

M, Tu, Th, Fri: 8:15am – 3pm

W (Flex Learning Day): 9:15am – 3pm

Optional Office Hours from 7:45am – 8:15am

Middle and high schoolers can arrive on campus at 7:45 am.

Our community center is open until 5 pm daily.

For any COVID-19 related questions, please visit our COVID-19 page.

The teacher/student ratio is 1:9.

The high school sports are: co-ed soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track-and-field

Interscholastic competition begins in middle school where boys can play flag football, basketball, and soccer and girls compete in volleyball, soccer, and basketball.

Students in all divisions have several opportunities to participate in both visual and performing arts. Below are a few of the visual & performing arts classes available for high school students:

• Art Foundations
• Advanced Art
• Ceramics
• Contemporary Photography
• Graphic & Digital Design
• Design for Publication
• Fashion Design
• Architecture & Interior Design
• Theatre Arts

Students in middle school may participate in choir and a middle school worship band that performs at the weekly chapel.

PacBay students are accepted to the University of California campuses and many other colleges and universities including Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and all other UC campuses, USC, Boston University, Biola University and Westmont College, and more. A complete list of the colleges and universities where recent graduates have been accepted is available from the Admissions Office.

Yes, PacBay will accept international students at every grade level. For students who are not available for in-person interviews, video interviews are conducted.

Yes, Under the law known as Senate Bill 277, beginning January 1, 2016, exemptions based on personal beliefs will no longer be an option for the vaccines required by public and private schools, including Pacific Bay Christian School.