For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,718 students in 90272, CA (there are , serving 1,464 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 90272, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90272, CA are Marquez Charter, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Palisades Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 90272 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90272, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90272, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Palisades Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Gr: 9-12 | 2,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
90272, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Greenwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Temescal Canyon Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
777 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90272, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90272, CA include Marquez Charter, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Palisades Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in 90272?
3 public schools are located in 90272.
What percentage of students in 90272 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 90272 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90272?
90272 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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