For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,067 students in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Linda Mar are Cabrillo Elementary School, Ortega Elementary School and Pacifica Independent Home Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA (2026)
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1283 Terra Nova Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA include Cabrillo Elementary School, Ortega Elementary School and Pacifica Independent Home Study.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica?
the neighborhood of Linda Mar, Pacifica public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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