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Ortega Elementary

Pacifica · San Mateo County · 1283 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044-4341

(650) 738-6670

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8/10
#1714
Rank 1714 out of 5,722
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2117 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1538 · 73rd percentile
Science8/10 · #1371 · 76th percentile

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School Overview

Ortega Elementary sits in Pacifica, that laid-back coastal town wedged between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay where the fog rolls in and the surf culture is real. For a beach community, the academics here are quietly solid — especially in math and science, where the school punches well above average — making it a genuinely good fit for families who want strong fundamentals without the pressure-cooker feel of the Peninsula's more competitive districts. If you're drawn to a smaller, tight-knit school community where kids might walk to the beach after dismissal, Ortega is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
92 (53%)
Multiple Races
35 (20%)
Hispanic
33 (19%)
Asian
6 (3%)
Filipino
5 (3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged28 (16%)
Students with Disabilities32 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

404
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3672 · 39th percentile

53 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found