Schools in 94044 — Pacifica, California: 94044 schools average 8.2 points above the state — but the range is 35.4 points wide.
94044 has 8 ranked schools in Pacifica, averaging a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 8.2 points above the state average of 42.6 (a state average weighted to 94044's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.4 to 65.8, a 35.4-point spread.
How 94044 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oceana High with a Scope Score of 66 and 32.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 94044's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +73 scale-score points across 5 schools in 94044 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94044 averages 13.4%, below the state average of 19.2%, weighted to 94044's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94044 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94044 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94044 | Pacifica | — | 8 | 50.8/100 | — |
| 94066 | San Bruno | 3.7 | 8 | 43.0/100 | -7.8 |
| 94080 | South San Francisco | 4.2 | 11 | 35.9/100 | -14.9 |
| 94015 | Daly City | 4.5 | 13 | 46.3/100 | -4.5 |
| 94030 | Millbrae | 5.1 | 5 | 68.4/100 | +17.6 |
| 94014 | Daly City | 6.2 | 8 | 38.6/100 | -12.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94044
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94044 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94044
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallemar Elementary Pacifica Solid Base | 35.6% | Strong 56/100 |
| 2 | Ortega Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 28.9% | Strong 49/100 |
| 3 | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 23.1% | Strong 49/100 |
| 4 | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica On the Rise | 23.3% | Solid 49/100 |
| 5 | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 30/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 44/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceana High Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around | 32.5% | Strong 66/100 |
| 2 | Terra Nova High Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around | 21.2% | Strong 62/100 |
Schools in 94044 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology