For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 727 students in Pacific Palisades, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA are Marquez Charter and Palisades Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Palisades, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pacific Palisades have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Pacific Palisades, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Pacific Palisades, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA include Marquez Charter and Palisades Charter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pacific Palisades?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Palisades?
Pacific Palisades public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Pacific Palisades are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pacific Palisades include: Marquez Charter vs. Palisades Charter Elementary School, Palisades Charter Elementary School vs. Marquez Charter
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