Ortega Elementary
Pacifica, CA · Pacifica · Grades K-5
1,656th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
Ortega Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ortega Elementary 1,656th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
Ortega Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 176 students tested
Ortega Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 49.3% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.8% | 23.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 18.2% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 8.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ortega Elementary
Typical home value $1.28M in zip 94044 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ortega Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Pacifica Independent Home StudyPacifica · 0.1 mi away
- 8Cabrillo ElementaryPacifica · 1.4 mi away1,655th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 52% - 8Vallemar ElementaryPacifica · 1.8 mi away1,214th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 9John Muir ElementarySan Bruno Park Elementary · 2.9 mi away1,095th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 64% - 8Portola ElementarySan Bruno Park Elementary · 2.9 mi away1,344th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 10Meadows ElementaryMillbrae Elementary · 3.4 mi away549th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 74% - 10Monte Verde ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 3.6 mi away319th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 10Green Hills ElementaryMillbrae Elementary · 4.1 mi away211th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ortega Elementary in?
Ortega Elementary is part of the Pacifica district in Pacifica, California.
Is Ortega Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ortega Elementary 1,656th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ortega Elementary?
White 49%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 18%, Asian 8% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ortega Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94044 is $1.28M 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.