Best Schools in Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 8,444 students attend Pacifica, CA schools. On average, schools in Pacifica score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pacifica meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA has 6 high schools with 3,059 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pacifica score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pacifica exceed expectations.
1. Terra Nova High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
2. Oceana High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
3. South San Francisco High
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
4. Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's)
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Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's) District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pacifica score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pacifica meet expectations.
1. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Westborough Middle
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
3. Fernando Rivera Intermediate
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Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA has 11 elementary schools with 3,603 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pacifica score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pacifica meet expectations.
1. Vallemar Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students
2. Monte Verde Elementary
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
3. Ortega Elementary
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
4. Cabrillo Elementary
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students
5. Thomas Edison Elementary
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Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
6. Ocean Shore Elementary
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 412 Students
7. Daniel Webster Elementary
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Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
8. Sunset Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
9. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
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Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
10. Good Shepherd Elementary School
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Good Shepherd Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 160 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pacifica, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pacifica, CA has a total population of 37,165 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pacifica, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pacifica, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pacifica, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pacifica, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pacifica, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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