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Elementary Schools in Pacifica, California

5 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Pacifica schools compare

Pacifica's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 52.7 — 7.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 42.0 to 57.0, a 14.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Ocean Shore Elementary with a composite of 57.0 and 21.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pacifica averages 12.5%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
52.7
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
14.9
42.0 – 57.0
Avg Exceeded %
23.5%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Ocean Shore Elementary
Pacifica
San Mateo 57.0 21.2% 55.9% 12.2% 0.8%
2 Vallemar Elementary
Pacifica
San Mateo 55.6 29.0% 59.0% 8.7% 1.0%
3 Ortega Elementary
Pacifica
San Mateo 55.1 28.9% 53.5% 9.6% 0.5%
4 Cabrillo Elementary
Pacifica
San Mateo 53.6 24.4% 53.4% 8.1% 0.5%
5 Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica
San Mateo 42.0 13.9% 33.3% 24.0% 0.0%