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12 schools in Pacoima

California · Public K-12

12 public K-12 schools operate inside Pacoima, with combined enrollment of about 5,884 students (7 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Pacoima

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,884
-2,283 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 2%
% Hispanic
95%
was 95%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bert Corona CharterMiddle05-08345
Bert Corona Charter HighHigh09-12220
Charles Maclay MiddleMiddle06-08238
Fenton Primary CenterElementaryKG-02489
Haddon Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05590
Hillery T. Broadous ElementaryElementaryKG-05343
Montague Charter AcademyElementaryKG-05852
Pacoima Charter ElementaryElementaryKG-06831
Pacoima MiddleMiddle06-08823
PUC Inspire Charter AcademyMiddle06-08210
Sara Coughlin ElementaryElementaryKG-05409
Telfair Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05534

About Pacoima

Pacoima is a medium-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 5,884 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Pacoima average about 490 students each, 15% meaningfully below the California norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 28%: 8,167 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,884 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Pacoima discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pacoima, California?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Pacoima, with a combined enrollment of about 5,884.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pacoima?
Pacoima has 7 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pacoima?
Montague Charter Academy is the largest public school in Pacoima by enrollment, with approximately 852 students.
What school districts serve Pacoima?
Pacoima is served by 7 public school districts, including Fenton Primary Center District, Los Angeles Unified, Montague Charter Academy District, Pacoima Charter Elementary District, Bert Corona Charter High District and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Pacoima cover?
Public schools in Pacoima serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pacoima?
6 of the 12 public schools in Pacoima are charter schools.