Very Good
#2249 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Palisades Elementary
Elementary School · Capistrano Unified · Capistrano Beach, CA
A Capistrano Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26462 Via Sacramento, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
- Math 59% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palisades Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 62% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palisades Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,377
Median home value
$1,142,400
Median rent
$2,786/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Southern CaliforniaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 5,189 | Compare → |
| St Edward Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| St Edward the Confessor Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| St. Edward the Confessor Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 682 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #38 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palisades Elementary is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palisades Elementary
Palisades Elementary is a public elementary school in Capistrano Beach, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,249 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades Elementary
What grades does Palisades Elementary serve?
Palisades Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palisades Elementary?
Palisades Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palisades Elementary rank in CA?
Palisades Elementary ranks #2,249 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palisades Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palisades Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palisades Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palisades Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palisades Elementary a charter school?
No, Palisades Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palisades Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palisades Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palisades Elementary?
44.3% of students at Palisades Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (949) 496-5942
- Area population (ZIP 92624)
- 6,685
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92624; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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