Sea Crest School

I attended Sea Crest from first through eighth grade, graduating in 2009. In my past three years in high school, I have found that Sea Crest truly prepared me for the future. As a young elementary student, Sea Crest brought out the best in me. I learned to embrace all aspects of learning, but particularly reading, from a very young age, and I believe that my learning was enhanced by the individualized attention that I received due to the small class sizes. What was even more significant for me, though, was the importance that arts played in my education. I discovered a love for theatre through the drama classes taught by Michael Lederman (known by students as «Bub»), and singing and acting in chorus and the school play taught me new ways to express myself and expand my learning beyond standard academics. I was also exposed to Spanish at a very young age because of the programs offered at Sea Crest, and as I continue to pursue fluency in high school classes, I am grateful for the solid foundation that Sea Crest provided me with. Within the middle school, I was provided with a safe environment to explore my interests and abilities. I was encouraged to push myself academically, and as a result, I did work that I felt I could truly take pride in. Beyond that, I feel that Sea Crest fully prepared me for the rigorous college prep curriculum that I am currently facing. Academically, my transition to high school was smooth and relatively easy, and Sea Crest prepares all of their students in such a way that this is the case. I consider myself to be an example of the power that a Sea Crest education has in laying down a path to future success for its students.

Sea Crest kids benefit from a small class size of 16 – 17 kids and an amazing low student-​teacher ratio of 10:1 on a beautiful campus in HMB. The kids benefit from art, music, drama, spanish and technology programs as well as daily PE. There is also before school care and after school care/​enrichment programs. The teachers are extremely committed and caring and there is a fantastic sense of community. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Having looked at the coast side public schools and every private school from Pacifica to Woodside we were so happy to find the perfect school for us right here in our home town. My 2 boys (in 2^nd grade and K) are thriving. Its fantastic hearing them talk in spanish, learn (and LOVE) to read in a heartbeat, have the confidence to act in the musical and just feel so comfortable, safe and nurtured at school plus I use the after school care because my kids never want to come home! The school moto is Seacrest «excites curiosity, encourages creativity and critical thinking and sparks a lifelong love of learning.» So true. Come see for yourself the amazing benefits of a small class size in a great school! Worth every penny.

We actually took our daughter out of another fine private school when the opportunity to have her go to Sea Crest emerged. We can’t say enough about the education, the dedication of the teachers, administration and the engagement of the parents. The core curriculum is outstanding. The electives including sports and especially the arts program, are really superb. As well, Sea Crest is all about helping the parents raise well rounded, confident, socially aware and responsible kids. Sea Crest’s Guiding Principles are a very real part of day to day life at school. We are very pleased and blessed both of our daughters are Sea Crest kids.

I am the mother of two Sea Crest students. What a great school experience! Sea Crest is an amazingly tight community, with fantastic teachers that really got my children inspired to learn not only in the classroom, but on their own time. My elder son graduated last year, and was accepted into ALL FOUR of the independent high schools to which he applied. He routinely credits the teachers at Sea Crest for his success and his enjoyment of high school.

I am a huge believer that a quality education could come from anywhere. For my family Sea Crest was the perfect choice. The quality of education is unmatched and the community that is built between the teachers, students, and families is unbelievable. It is a well rounded school with small classes and a focus on a complete education, including incredible electives such as art, music, drama, and technology taught by dedicated professionals. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking for an unbelievable elementary and middle school experience for the entire family.

Love this school, I have two kids that go to Sea Crest and they love it. Sea Crest is more that just a private school with small class size, it’s a community of students, teachers, administrators, and parents working together to create a safe, nurturing, exciting learning experience where students feel free to explore, learn and show passion.

This school is a hidden gem. Full disclosure: Both my children go to school here and I teach art to all grades, so I’ve really got the inside scoop!
I believe this is the kind of education every child should have: small class sizes; P.E. every day; art, music, drama, Spanish and technology every week. And it’s more than that. Every child is known and valued as an individual here. If a student does something especially kind or generous, everyone knows about that and celebrates it, if a student is struggling either academically or personally everyone tries to come together to support that student’s success.
I’ve seen my two children try new activities, embrace new challenges and succeed in ways I never could have expected and I owe it to the safe, nurturing environment at Sea Crest School. I wish we had come here years ago, but (as they say), «We got here as soon as we could!»