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Pacific Palisades ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,461 students in Pacific Palisades, CA, 29% of all K-12 students in Pacific Palisades, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Pacific Palisades, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,461
  • Average Tuition: $29,556
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Pacific Palisades, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,461
  • Average Tuition: $29,556
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Pacific Palisades, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Pacific Palisades ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
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Corpus Christi School Photo
Corpus Christi School
Gr: K-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
890 Toyopa Dr
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-9411
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St. Matthew's Parish School Photo
St. Matthew's Parish School
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8
Episcopal
1031 Bienveneda Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-1350
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Village School
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
780 Swarthmore Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-8411
(2)
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Map of Palisades Montessori
Palisades Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
16706 Marquez Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6497
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Seven Arrows Elementary School Photo
Seven Arrows Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
15240 La Cruz Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-0257
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Pacific Palisades, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pacificpalisades
Gr: 3-7 | 3 students
Alternative School
881 Alma Real Dr Ste 216
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 310-3249
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Pacific Palisades, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-25.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,461
Students
-19.8% (-360 students) 10-yr
$29,556
Avg. Tuition
+37.2% (+$8,018) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+18.8% (+3 students) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
-46.9% (-15.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pacific Palisades)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPacific Palisades, CA Total Schools
20256
20248
20238
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20168
20158
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# Students
1,461 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025244180179
2024225175172
2023223181174
2022252189185
2021249185180
2020239179171
2019252179175
2018252173172
2017221179180
2016199173178
2015228162167
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% Students of Color
17%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%51%34%
202418%51%34%
202316%50%33%
202222%48%33%
202122%48%32%
202016%48%32%
201915%48%31%
201815%47%31%
201723%50%32%
201638%49%32%
201532%49%32%
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0.44
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.440.740.65
20240.480.740.65
20230.470.740.65
20220.470.730.64
20210.470.730.64
20200.440.730.64
20190.430.730.63
20180.430.730.63
20170.390.720.61
20160.410.720.61
20150.460.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%11%5%
20246%11%5%
20236%11%5%
20226%10%4%
20216%10%4%
20206%10%4%
20195%10%4%
20185%10%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20155%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20242%16%9%
20232%16%9%
20222%16%8%
20212%16%9%
20202%16%9%
20192%16%8%
20182%17%8%
20173%17%8%
20163%17%8%
20152%17%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
1,060 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
73%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202573%37%52%
202469%37%52%
202370%38%52%
202269%40%54%
202170%40%54%
202073%40%54%
201974%41%56%
201874%41%56%
201777%43%58%
201675%43%58%
201571%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
274 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%29%26%
202422%29%26%
202321%28%25%
202222%28%25%
202121%27%25%
202018%27%24%
201918%26%24%
201818%26%23%
201713%24%22%
201615%24%22%
201520%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
198 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%59%55%
202495%58%54%
202395%58%54%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025191715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017191715
2016191715
2015161715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,556
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$28,645$18,076$15,012
2024$30,591$17,195$13,254
2023$28,676$16,660$12,626
2022$24,551$15,979$12,187
2021$24,551$15,298$11,800
2020$23,230$14,748$11,512
2019$22,354$14,369$11,293
2018$22,354$13,813$11,017
2017$21,073$13,422$10,708
2016$17,858$12,852$10,356
2015$21,538$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%29%34%
202421%29%34%
202313%29%34%
202213%28%33%
202113%28%33%
202013%28%32%
201913%27%31%
201813%27%30%
20179%27%30%
20169%26%29%
20159%25%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pacific Palisades, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Pacific Palisades, CA include St. Matthew's Parish School, Corpus Christi School, and Calvary Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pacific Palisades?
6 private schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
How diverse are private schools in Pacific Palisades?
Pacific Palisades private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Pacific Palisades go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Pacific Palisades are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pacific Palisades?
50% of private schools in Pacific Palisades are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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