For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,718 students in 90272, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90272, 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90272 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90272, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90272, CA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Gr: 9-12 | 2,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
90272, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Greenwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Temescal Canyon Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
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 charter schools in 90272, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90272, CA include Marquez Charter, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Palisades Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 90272?
3 public charter schools are located in 90272.
What is the racial composition of students in 90272?
90272 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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