Best public schools in Pacifica, CA
All 7 public schools in Pacifica, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
7public schools
3,225students enrolled, 2025-26
57%median school, reading (ELA)
49%median school, math
$1.25Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Terra Nova High has the highest reading result in Pacifica at 63%, and Vallemar Elementary has the highest math result at 69%. The median Pacifica school is about the same as the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 8 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Jefferson Union High, Pacifica. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.25M to $1.25M.
Pacifica elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallemar ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | Pacifica | 61% | 69% | $1.25M |
| 2 | Cabrillo ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | Pacifica | 57% | 54% | $1.25M |
| 3 | Sunset Ridge ElementaryPacifica · Grades P-5 | Pacifica | 53% | 43% | $1.25M |
| 4 | Ortega ElementaryPacifica · Grades P-5 | Pacifica | 52% | 49% | $1.25M |
| 5 | Ocean Shore ElementaryPacifica · Grades K-8 | Pacifica | 41% | 40% | $1.25M |
Pacifica middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrid B. Lacy MiddlePacifica · Grades 6-8 | Pacifica | 58% | 53% | $1.25M |
Pacifica high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terra Nova HighPacifica · Grades 9-12 | Jefferson Union High | 63% | 44% | 36 | $1.25M |
How Pacifica compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifica (median school) | 57% | 49% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |