Palisades Charter Elementary

Palisades Charter Elementary is a public elementary school in Pacific Palisades, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 95.3th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 78% proficiency in math, 39 points above the state average and 83% in reading/language arts, 38 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $200,985, where 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Charter Elementary is 20.3:1, 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.

Palisades Charter Elementary is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.