Pacifica
Elementary school district, grades PK-08 · San Mateo County
56%of district students met the reading (ELA) standard, 2026
53%met the math standard, 2026
6schools on the map
2,512students enrolled in these schools, 2025-26
$1.25Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
In spring 2026, 56% of Pacifica students met the reading standard and 53% met the math standard. In reading, that is 3 points below the San Mateo County average and 7 points above the California average. District reading results in 2026 were 2 points higher than in 2024. Schools in Pacifica are in Pacifica. District boundaries come from the California Department of Education's 2024-25 data; each school's attendance zone is set by the district.
District test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 53% | 54% | 56% | +2 pts |
| Math | 53% | 52% | 53% | −1 pt |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifica | 56% | 53% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Elementary schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallemar ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | 61% | 69% | $1.25M |
| 2 | Cabrillo ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | 57% | 54% | $1.25M |
| 3 | Sunset Ridge ElementaryPacifica · Grades P-5 | 53% | 43% | $1.25M |
| 4 | Ortega ElementaryPacifica · Grades P-5 | 52% | 49% | $1.25M |
| 5 | Ocean Shore ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | 41% | 40% | $1.25M |
Middle schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrid B. Lacy MiddlePacifica · Grades 6-8 | 58% | 53% | $1.25M |