Malibu Elementary

Malibu Elementary serves 191 students in kindergarten through fifth grade on Fernhill Drive in one of California's most picturesque coastal communities. With 9 full-time teachers maintaining a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio, this public elementary school has earned recognition as a high-performing institution, ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #1412 out of 9566 California elementary schools. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and an impressive academic score of 8.5.

Students consistently perform well on standardized assessments, with 61% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels tested. Malibu Elementary draws families from an affluent and highly educated community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 90265 ZIP code reflects the area's prosperity, with a median household income of $186,264 and median home values exceeding $2 million, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 8.1%.

The school benefits from its location in Malibu's large suburban setting, where families value educational excellence and community involvement. This coastal environment provides students with unique opportunities to learn and grow in one of Los Angeles County's most desirable neighborhoods.

With an enrollment of 191 students, Malibu Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Malibu Elementary is 21.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.