For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 83 students in Pala, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Pala, CA is Vivian Banks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pala, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pala have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pala, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vivian Banks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11800 Pala Mission Rd.
Pala, CA 92059
(760) 742-3300
Pala, CA 92059
(760) 742-3300
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pala, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pala, CA include Vivian Banks Charter.
How many public schools are located in Pala?
1 public schools are located in Pala.
What is the racial composition of students in Pala?
Pala public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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