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Pacific Palisades Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,293 students in Pacific Palisades, CA, 26% of all K-12 students in Pacific Palisades, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
60% of private schools in Pacific Palisades, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pacific Palisades Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
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
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
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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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Pacific Palisades, California Private Schools (Closed)

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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 Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,293
Students
$23,801
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pacific Palisades)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,293 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
18%
52%
0.43
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
20 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
954 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
74%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
222 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
17%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
180 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,801
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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?
5 private schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
How diverse are private schools in Pacific Palisades?
Pacific Palisades private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Pacific Palisades go to private school?
26% 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?
60% of private schools in Pacific Palisades are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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