Pacific Rim International School (2026 Profile)

454 Peninsula Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

Pacific Rim International School opened in the Fall of 1989 and is committed to providing children with the very best Chinese-English and Japanese-English bilingual multicultural education in a Montessori environment.

Our emphasis is on the development of the whole child: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural needs.

We devote our best efforts to assisting children in the acquisition of skills and knowledge as a preparation for life.

Our school offers a comprehensive bilingual-multicultural program for children in Mandarin and Japanese between the ages of eighteen months to eighteen years old.

Pacific Rim International School believes that when children are guided to follow their natural path of development, they will attain their highest level of learning.

We recognize and respect each child's unique abilities and talents.

We maintain our commitment to providing children with the opportunity to progress at their own pace and explore by their own choice within limits.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori International (AMI)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Year Founded

1989

Student Body

Total Students

115 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Pacific Rim International School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Pacific Rim International School opened in the Fall of 1989 and is committed to providing children with the very best Chinese-English and Japanese-English bilingual multicultural education in a Montessori environment. Our emphasis is on the development of the whole child: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, linguistic, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural needs. We devote our best efforts to assisting children in the acquisition of skills and knowledge as a preparation for life. Our school offers a comprehensive bilingual-multicultural program for children in Mandarin and Japanese between the ages of eighteen months to eighteen years old. Pacific Rim International School believes that when children are guided to follow their natural path of development, they will attain their highest level of learning. We recognize and respect each child's unique abilities and talents. We maintain our commitment to providing children with the opportunity to progress at their own pace and explore by their own choice within limits.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cameron K. - 2016 - Graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz with studies in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Pacific Rim International School?

Pacific Rim International School famous alumni include: Cameron K. - 2016 - Graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz with studies in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology..

When is the application deadline for Pacific Rim International School?

The application deadline for Pacific Rim International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Pacific Rim International School located?

Pacific Rim International School is located in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Central.