Schools in Pacifica, California (2025)
7 schools · 3,368 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 484.
Pacifica, in California, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,368 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Pacifica's schools is 484, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Vallemar Elementary (73.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Ortega Elementary (71.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Cabrillo Elementary (68.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Terra Nova High (740 students), Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Vallemar Elementary (500 students).
Ranked schools in Pacifica
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 173Vallemar ElementaryPacifica · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 500 students
- 271Ortega ElementaryPacifica · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 368Cabrillo ElementaryPacifica · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 468Ocean Shore ElementaryPacifica · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 563Ingrid B. Lacy MiddlePacifica · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 655Terra Nova HighPacifica · Public High36% Math proficiency · 740 students
- 742Sunset Ridge ElementaryPacifica · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 348 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallemar Elementary Pacifica · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 500 |
| 2 | Ortega Elementary Pacifica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 3 | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 4 | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 68.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 5 | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 6 | Terra Nova High Pacifica · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 740 |
| 7 | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 348 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Pacifica side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pacifica?
Vallemar Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Pacifica with a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pacifica?
Pacifica has 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,368 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pacifica?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pacifica is 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.