For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 346 students in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA.
The neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA include Canyon Charter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica?
the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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