Best Schools in Paicines, California
3 schools · 3 Elementary
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Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$1,095,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$1,095,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $126,111
- Median home value
- $1,095,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Paicines compares
Median household income
$126k
126% of California median
About Schools in Paicines, California
Paicines, California is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools.
Paicines is served by 3 school districts: Jefferson Elementary, Panoche Elementary, Willow Grove Union Elementary. These districts collectively serve 37 students.
Paicines's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $126,111. The poverty rate in the area is 4.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 students · Kindergarten–8th | — |
| 2 | 10 students · Kindergarten–8th | — |
| 3 | 23 students · Kindergarten–8th | — |
Schools in Paicines
Paicines, California · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$126,111
Median Home Value
$1,095,600
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
Population
673
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Community Profile
Paicines has a median household income of $126,111. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,095,600, with a median rent of $1,316/month. The local poverty rate of 4.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- California
- Elementary
- 3
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Common questions about schools in Paicines, California
How many schools are in Paicines, California?
Paicines has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Paicines, California?
Paicines is served by 3 school districts: Jefferson Elementary, Panoche Elementary, Willow Grove Union Elementary.
What is the education level in Paicines, California?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Paicines have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Paicines, California?
The median household income in Paicines is approximately $126,111 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paicines, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Paicines is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Paicines, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.