Best Pacific Palisades Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,718 students in Pacific Palisades, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,794 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Pacific Palisades, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific Palisades, CA are Marquez Charter, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Palisades Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Palisades, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pacific Palisades have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pacific Palisades, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Palisades Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Gr: 9-12 | 2,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Pacific Palisades, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pacific Palisades, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific Palisades, CA include Marquez Charter, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Palisades Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in Pacific Palisades?
3 public schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
What percentage of students in Pacific Palisades go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Pacific Palisades are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Palisades?
Pacific Palisades public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pacific Palisades are often viewed compared to one another?

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