Top Rankings
Pacifica School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,724 students in Pacifica School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Pacifica School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,724 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pacifica School District, which is ranked #344 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#365 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,938 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,778
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,938
$18,396
Best Pacifica School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Vallemar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1427 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Ocean Shore Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Oceana Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Inverness Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,724 students.
What is the rank of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District is ranked #344 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pacifica School District?
39% of Pacifica School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pacifica School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,938 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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