Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades K-5
1,158th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Palisades Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palisades Elementary 1,158th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Palisades Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 129 students tested
Palisades Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 336 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 55.4% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 25.6% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 17.3% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Palisades Elementary
Typical home value $1.68M in zip 92624 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palisades Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Kinoshita ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2 mi away4,594th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 8Harold Ambuehl ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.1 mi away1,408th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 8Richard Henry Dana ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away1,243rd of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 10Truman Benedict ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.4 mi away195th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 81% - 6Clarence Lobo ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.8 mi away2,299th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 4San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.9 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 9John Malcom ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 3.2 mi away728th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 8California Republic Leadership Academy CapistranoOrange County Department of Education · 3.3 mi away · charter1,478th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palisades Elementary in?
Palisades Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Capistrano Beach, California.
Is Palisades Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palisades Elementary 1,158th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palisades Elementary?
White 55%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 17%, Asian 2% (336 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palisades Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92624 is $1.68M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.