Ortega Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pacifica, California 94044 · Pacifica
#759 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#10468 of 50,301 nationally
About Ortega Elementary
Ortega Elementary is a public elementary located in Pacifica, in the Pacifica school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 759th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 7 schools in Pacifica; Ortega Elementary ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ortega Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ortega Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Terra Nova High
Pacifica · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students · 847 m away
Cabrillo Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
524 students · 1.9 km away
Vallemar Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
500 students · 3.0 km away
Portola Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students · 4.7 km away
John Muir Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students · 4.7 km away
Meadows Elementary
Millbrae · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students · 5.5 km away
Farallone View Elementary
Montara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
177 students · 5.5 km away
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
Pacifica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 5.7 km away
Monte Verde Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students · 5.9 km away
Parkside Intermediate
San Bruno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students · 6.0 km away
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Topaz Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ortega Elementary a good school?
Ortega Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #759 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ortega Elementary rank in California?
Ortega Elementary ranks #759 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #10468 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ortega Elementary?
Ortega Elementary had 404 students in 2025.
Is Ortega Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ortega Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ortega Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ortega Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.