For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 722 students in 90272, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90272, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90272 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90272, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90272, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 elementary schools in 90272, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90272, CA include Marquez Charter and Palisades Charter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90272?
2 public elementary schools are located in 90272.
What is the racial composition of students in 90272?
90272 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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