For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 643 students in Malibu, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA are Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School and Malibu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malibu, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Malibu have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Malibu, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3602 Winter Canyon
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Malibu Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Malibu Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6955 Fernhill Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Malibu, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA include Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School and Malibu Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Malibu?
3 public elementary schools are located in Malibu.
What is the racial composition of students in Malibu?
Malibu public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Malibu are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Malibu include: Malibu Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School, Webster Elementary School vs. Malibu Elementary School
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