Coastline Christian Schools

1801 North Loop Road

Alameda, CA 94502

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 10, 2025

It's a lesser-known private school in Alameda, so I wanted to help give a shout-out. We had never considered private schools until the pandemic hit when my husband and I were stressed out by remote learning at home. Our then 3rd and 5th graders started attending Coastline Christian School, just right behind our neighborhood on Harbor Bay Parkway. Our kids enjoyed the school so much that they asked to stay for middle school even after the pandemic.Reasons my family appreciate about Coastline Christian School:Small community- Average 2 classes per grade and 18 students per class. Students and teachers know everyone well, and it is easy to make friends.Super dedicated and caring staff -school staff are all very open to working with parents to address individual student needs.Emphasize Whole Child education-- teach academic rigor and weekly chapel on character value development (topics such as compassion, humility, resilience, integrity, and gratitude)Mandarin lessons 3x a week- my kids enjoy learning Mandarin much better with peers than with me at home. LolHealthy academic balance-- different subject teachers and homework load about 1-2 hrs per night depending on grades.Middle School sports teams (**our favorite part!!) -- practices and games after school Mondays-Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm. Coaches drive school vans to bring the student-athletes to the away games and bring them back. Godsends for parents who can't be at every away game and want to save weekends for non-sport activities!Overall, our family was looking for a learning environment where our kids would enjoy learning, both on academic subjects and character development, and get plenty of exercise to be away from screens! We love that most of their learning activities are done during the daytime and school week so that we can do other club and family activities on weekends. We're very pleased with our experience at Coastline Christian School and are super grateful that it's right here in Alameda, as many families travel much farther from around the East Bay to attend the school. Check out the school and see if it may be an option for your family!
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2024

My experiences as a CCS parent have been only positive. My daughter just graduated from 8th this year and currently have my son in 1st grade such a blessing to be part of ccs. My son has spinol befida and ccs has being such safe environment for his development physically and academically. We live in san lorenzo but for the last 8 years I have drove every single morning knowing that both my children are getting the best education. It is a sacrifice because both my husband and i work in the peninsula are but knowing that my son's is getting the best education keeps us at peace. My daughter is so advance in high school now thanks to ccs and is using all the tools that ccs tough her. I cannot thank enough all the teacher and staff members at ccs they truly ROCK!!!This review was over due!! AGAIN THANK YOU CCS
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2024

My child attended CCS from kindergarten through Elementary school. CCS provided the good environment for my child growing up in academically and spiritually. The teachers are very supportive and devoted to their students especially during pandemic tough time. My child had built positive and determined characters. This strong Christianity faith help my child to work hard and knowing the truth, it well preparing for her future education.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2024

We love Coastline Christian School! CCS is a hidden gem located in the business park of Alameda Bay Farm Island. When we first found this school we were surprised to find a beautiful, well-maintained campus with a full-sized gym and turf soccer field tucked away just off the main road. They share the campus with the Bay Area Chinese Bible Church, which also allows the school to use their facilities for weekly student chapel. Although the school was historically most popular among the Chinese community, they are super welcoming of all students and in recent years the school has become more and more diverse (we are not Chinese).They do teach Mandarin as an academic subject (not immersion). We transferred our 8-year-old to CCS in 2022 at the start of 2nd grade, and were initially a little concerned that he would be behind his class in Mandarin having never had any exposure to the language before, but this worry was completely unfounded. The Mandarin teachers are so understanding and patient, are more than happy to work with kids at any level, and make the experience of learning Mandarin fun. The early grades have both a teacher and teacher's aide. Our boys have been so well-supported and still academically challenged within their own capabilities. The teachers and school are great at providing resources for students that need more support while also providing more opportunities for kids who are ready for more of a challenge. They have an advanced math track in the later grades that allows kids to take geometry as 8th graders if they are ready, or to stay in the standard algebra track if that is a better fit.We also love that CCS does not overuse technology (e.g. iPads) in place of teachers providing hands on teaching. Of course they do use some technology (they have computer lab class, and use a limited amount app-based learning) but for the most part the work is done using more classic learning materials like textbooks and workbooks.CCS offers after-school sports, music classes, and various other enrichment programs all right there on-campus. Students can also participate in local spelling bee and math competitions and Odyssey of the Mind. There are opportunities for parents to get involved but there are no mandatory volunteering requirements.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2023

my kids really enjoy to go school everyday and I can see how every teachers, staffs use their heart to teach my kid. Also, whenever I have problem regarding my kids issue, teacher or staff response to me very detail or explain to me. I highly recommend this school
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2023

A lot of the teachers in this school show no compassion when it comes to punishment and look for any micro mistakes the kids make to punish them (i.e. little whispering, walking on the lawn, leaning against the wall, etc.). It basically feels like a prison. What is especially shocking to me is the lack of communication and cooperation in the school system. Any problems that you may have from this school cannot be addressed to the staff because they will pay minimal attention to your problems. They are interested in conducting their punishment first rather than investigating it. The elementary school is poorly run with low quality teachers and staff that literally stuffs religion down students' throats. If you re not Christian, CCS and its students will do whatever they can to make you feel like an outsider. I especially would not recommend your children to attend elementary school here because CCS s Christian model is not ideal for a lot of children s development.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2021

As a current parent of the school, I find the teachers very devoted to the kids' education. Many teachers work late after school is over. Homework and quizzes are frequent and my kid receives individual feedback and challenges from teachers all the time. They have three recesses every day and the kids seem to be happy and warm. Parents receive emails from school and teachers frequently about what is going on inside the classrooms. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning as well as academics. Special-needs kids have extra support from designated teachers.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2019

Both of my kids attended CCS and CCA K-12 and it has been a positive experience with dedicated teachers and well behaved successful students. Homework could be less. Would have liked the kids to have more time to relax and enjoy sports and other activities.
Submitted by other on December 22, 2017

Teacher really care about student. They spend a lot of effort to guide them and build up good characters
Submitted by other on May 15, 2015

As a students in 7th grade, I think this school is phenomenal. I disagree with the parents that gave the school a one star. I think the teachers are great there. Most of the teachers went to UC Berkeley and one of the 2nd grade teachers (who is still there) went to Yale. It is true though that there is a homework starting from kindergarten but it does prepare you for years to come. I don't think the teachers are too strict but more strict than public schools. Since this is a small school we get to interact and have a more personal experience. At CCS I was never exposed to bad language nor violence. Bullying is not tolerated nor bad behavior. The school does instill Christian beliefs but teachers don't force you to believe in the religion. From kindergarten to 8th grade all students are taught Mandarin. There are many educational field trips as well as special occasions. The facilities there are quite new and the lunches are hot, nutritional, and different everyday. If you do have issues, the principals are very open minded to what you have to say and they make change. As a student almost graduating from the school I highly recommend sending you children to Chinese Christian School.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2014

Before writing this, I looked at all the reviews. I have seen the negatives at CCS for a long time, and trust me as a parent at CCS for several years, I can relate to all the negative things people are pointing out. A lot of the teachers in this school show no compassion when it comes to punishment and look for any micro mistakes the kids make to punish them (i.e. little whispering, walking on the lawn, leaning against the wall, etc.). It basically feels like a prison. What is especially shocking to me is the lack of communication and cooperation in the school system. Any problems that you may have from this school cannot be addressed to the staff because they will pay minimal attention to your problems. They are interested in conducting their punishment first rather than investigating it. The elementary school is poorly run with low quality teachers and staff that literally stuffs religion down students' throats. If you re not Christian, CCS and its students will do whatever they can to make you feel like an outsider. I especially would not recommend your children to attend elementary school here because CCS s Christian model is not ideal for a lot of children s development.
Submitted by other on August 12, 2013

As an alumnus of both the elementary, middle, and highschool of CCS, I find this school to be extremely over rated. The quality of the education, teachers, and administration has decreased significantly over the years i attended and continues to do so. The school is more concerned about maintaining its "reputation of excellence" than actually providing the best educational environment possible with the students in mind. Great students excel, and mediocre students suffer being left behind. The amount of homework is beyond what most students can handle realistically. Though the school does live up to its "college preparatory" rigorousness, the reality of the quality of this school no longer matches with its "golden" reputation. I suggest to all parents to seek another school to place your children. This place is not it.