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Seven Arrows Elementary School
Corpus Christi School
Calvary Christian School

Pacific Palisades Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,407 students in Pacific Palisades, CA.
60% of private elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,407
  • Average Tuition: $28,645
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Pacific Palisades, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,407
  • Average Tuition: $28,645
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Pacific Palisades, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Pacific Palisades Private Elementary 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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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 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,407
Students
-17.3% (-295 students) 10-yr
$28,645
Avg. Tuition
+33.0% (+$7,107) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-54.8% (-17.0 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
5 Schools
2,551 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearPacific Palisades, CA Total Schools
20255
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,407 Students
501,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025281204199
2024254199192
2023251206193
2022285213205
2021281209201
2020270202188
2019285201193
2018285194190
2017254201199
2016255193196
2015284180183
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% Students of Color
14%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%50%33%
202416%49%32%
202314%49%32%
202220%47%32%
202120%47%31%
202014%46%31%
201913%48%31%
201813%46%30%
201720%49%31%
201637%49%31%
201531%49%31%
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0.41
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.410.740.64
20240.460.740.64
20230.450.740.63
20220.450.720.62
20210.440.730.62
20200.410.730.62
20190.400.720.61
20180.400.720.60
20170.350.710.59
20160.350.710.59
20150.420.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
57,419 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%12%5%
20246%12%5%
20236%12%5%
20226%10%5%
20216%10%5%
20207%10%5%
20196%11%4%
20186%11%4%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
20155%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
80,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%17%9%
20242%17%9%
20232%17%9%
20222%17%8%
20213%17%9%
20202%17%9%
20192%17%8%
20182%17%8%
20173%17%8%
20163%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
23,393 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
1,059 Students
193,183 Students
% White Students
75%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%40%55%
202471%40%55%
202372%40%55%
202272%43%57%
202172%43%57%
202075%43%58%
201976%44%59%
201876%45%59%
201780%46%61%
201680%46%61%
201575%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
226 Students
121,938 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516%24%22%
202420%24%22%
202319%24%22%
202219%23%22%
202118%23%20%
202015%23%19%
201915%21%20%
201815%20%20%
20179%20%19%
20169%20%18%
201515%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
191 Teachers
44,367 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
20218:112:111:1
202010:112:111:1
201911:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
20178:112:111:1
20167:112:112:1
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%54%
202495%58%54%
202395%58%53%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017191715
2016191715
2015161715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,645
$17,760

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$28,645$17,472$14,043
2024$30,591$16,481$12,357
2023$28,676$15,797$11,693
2022$24,551$15,172$11,199
2021$24,551$14,410$10,824
2020$23,230$13,806$10,496
2019$22,354$13,359$10,300
2018$22,354$12,957$10,056
2017$21,073$12,372$9,712
2016$17,858$11,774$9,307
2015$21,538$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPacific Palisades, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%28%34%
202421%28%33%
202313%27%33%
202213%27%32%
202113%27%32%
202013%27%31%
201913%26%30%
201813%26%29%
20179%26%29%
20169%24%28%
20159%24%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pacific Palisades, CA include Calvary Christian School, Corpus Christi School, and St. Matthew's Parish School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pacific Palisades?
5 private elementary schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Pacific Palisades?
Pacific Palisades private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pacific Palisades?
60% of private elementary schools in Pacific Palisades are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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