Elementary Schools in Pacific Palisades, California: Pacific Palisades schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Pacific Palisades, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.1/100 — 21.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Palisades Charter Elementary at 74/100, where 51.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pacific Palisades schools average 46.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 2 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.5% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | Solid 66.1/100 | 46.7% | +21.3 |
| High | 1 | Solid 68.8/100 | 35.9% | +25.1 |
How Pacific Palisades schools compare
Pacific Palisades has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.1/100 — 21.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Palisades Charter Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Pacific Palisades schools average 46.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Pacific Palisades averages 27.5% — above the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Pacific Palisades
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Every school in Pacific Palisades
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palisades Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 51.4% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Palisades Charter High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.9% | Solid 69/100 |
| 3 | Marquez Charter Los Angeles Unified Solid Base | 42.0% | Solid 59/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Pacific Palisades
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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