Total enrollment
3,851
-793 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Pacifica
California · Public K-12
Pacifica's public schools, 10 in all, serve about 3,851 K-12 students inside California, averaging 385 per campus.
7-year change in Pacifica
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 38%
% Hispanic
27%
was 27%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
18%
was 20%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
37,261
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,851
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
10
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 524 |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 484 |
| Linda Mar Educational Center | Combined | M-M | · |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 368 |
| Oceana High | High | 09-12 | 471 |
| Ortega Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 404 |
| Pacifica Independent Home Study | Elementary | KG-08 | 12 |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 348 |
| Terra Nova High | High | 09-12 | 740 |
| Vallemar Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 500 |
About Pacifica
Across Pacifica, California, 10 public schools serves about 3,851 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Pacifica average about 385 students each, 33% below the California norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pacifica has declined 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,644 students to 3,851.
On allk12, the community for Pacifica discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.