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Tierra Pacifica Charter

Live Oak Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 986 Bostwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1756

(831) 462-9404 · www.tierrapacifica.org

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7/10
#1725
Rank 1725 out of 5,722
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1919 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1741 · 70th percentile
Science8/10 · #1451 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tierra Pacifica Charter sits in the heart of Santa Cruz, where the laid-back beach culture meets a surprisingly strong academic environment for a K-8 charter school. Families who want an alternative to the traditional district path — but still care deeply about solid English, math, and science outcomes — tend to find a real home here. It's the kind of school that draws parents who are involved and intentional, set against the backdrop of one of California's most famously livable coastal cities.

Student Demographics

89 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
60 (67%)
Hispanic
20 (22%)
Multiple Races
5 (6%)
Asian
2 (2%)
African American
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged30 (34%)
Students with Disabilities17 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

166
Enrollment
10.3
Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
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 Programs9/10 · #1018 · 83rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found