Overview

Pacific Ridge School promotes both artistic and athletic achievement, while integrating our vision and our values in every aspect of our curriculum. Pacific Ridge School inspires and prepares students to be life-long learners who act with compassion and integrity. As they explore assumptions from new perspectives and become aware of their role as members of a global community, students learn the importance of finding their purpose in life. Good teachers and administrators work for the welfare of their students wherever they are, even in long-standing institutions in which traditions make even welcome change more difficult.
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Official information of Pacific Ridge School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
B+ Matriculation
A Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $36,950
# of Students: 626
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 63%
SAT: 1325/1600
#176

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
#89 Brigham Young University 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Augustana College 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
Auburn University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#124 Westmont College 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
#137 Seattle University 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
#166 Bradley University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
#182 Belmont University 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
#202 Springfield College 1
#234 Pace University 1
#250 Regis University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
American University of Paris 1
Arizona Christian University 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Brigham Young University-Idaho 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Emerson College 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Miami University: Middletown 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Palomar College 1
parsons school of design 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Jose State University 1
Santa Monica College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
Sonoma State University 1
Southern Connecticut State University 1
Texas A&M International University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Redlands 1
University of Toronto 1
Utica College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States History
English Language and Composition
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Surfing
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 14)
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Vocal
2D Design
3D Design
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Vocal
2D Design
3D Design
Digital Photography
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Photography
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Apparel Design Club
Architecture Club
Astronomy Club
Ceramics Club
DECA Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Entrepreneurship Club
eSports Club
Fashion/Lifestyle Magazine Club
Film Appreciation Club
Apparel Design Club
Architecture Club
Astronomy Club
Ceramics Club
DECA Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Entrepreneurship Club
eSports Club
Fashion/Lifestyle Magazine Club
Film Appreciation Club
Finance Club
Firelabs Club
Gaming & Design Club
Improv Club
Math Club
Mock Trial Club
Model United Nations
Music Production Club
Outdoor & Indoor Sports Club
Philosophy Club
Pom Dance Team Programming Club
Puzzle Club
Robotics
Speech & Debate Club
Student Artist Collective
Student Council
Surf Club
SWENext (women in science)
The Flock
Urban Agriculture Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 2007
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: n/a
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 9)
Recommended
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pacific Ridge School

01.
Tell me a bit about Pacific Ridge School.
Pacific Ridge School is Co-ed private day school located in Los Angeles, California, US. It was founded 2007, and currently has about 626 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pacificridge.org.
06.
Where is Pacific Ridge School located?
Pacific Ridge School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 20 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Pacific Ridge School have rigorous academic requirements?
Pacific Ridge School is offering 14 AP courses.

In recent years, 75 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Pacific Ridge School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Pacific Ridge School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pacific Ridge School is among the most popular schools, within top 709 for all US schools.

Also Pacific Ridge School has been favorited by 7 users.
03.
Where do Pacific Ridge School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 2.95% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5% go to top 25, and about 1.59% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with Pacific Ridge School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pacific Ridge School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pacific Ridge School’s official site: http://www.pacificridge.org or call them at 760-448-9820.
04.
What is the application requirement for Pacific Ridge School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pacific Ridge School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Pacific Ridge School?
Yes, here are few: Clairmont Academy, Montclair College Prep School and Sunflower Montessori School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Pacific Ridge School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pacific Ridge School in 2024 is $36,950, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@pacificridge.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Pacific Ridge School?
The overall rating for Pacific Ridge School is B+.

The section ratings of Pacific Ridge School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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