Pacifica · 94044
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
Explore the public schools listed in 94044, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.
The schools in 94044 are the same schools listed on the Pacifica page.
94044 at a glance
94044 (Pacifica) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.
One ZIP, different school levels
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Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
5 comparable schools · average 46.8/100 · range 30.4–55.9
Middle schools
Explore middle →38.6
1 comparable schools · average 44.4/100 · range 44.4–44.4
High schools
Explore high →54.0
2 comparable schools · average 63.9/100 · range 62.0–65.8
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Schools in 94044
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Elementary schools in 94044 · 5 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallemar Elementary Pacifica | 35.6% | 84th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100 | |
| Ortega Elementary Pacifica | 28.9% | 76th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100 | |
| Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica | 23.1% | 75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100 | |
| Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica | 23.3% | 75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100 | |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica | 13.9% | 36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100 |
Middle schools in 94044 · 1 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica | 24.9% | 69th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100 |
High schools in 94044 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana High Jefferson Union High | 32.5% | 82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100 | |
| Terra Nova High Jefferson Union High | 21.2% | 75th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100 |
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Read more →Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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