For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,718 students in Pacific Palisades, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,578 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 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (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
Rank: #33.
Palisades Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,991 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 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pacific Palisades include: Marquez Charter vs. Palisades Charter Elementary School, Palisades Charter Elementary School vs. Marquez Charter
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