Palisades Elementary School

Palisades Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
26462 Via Sacramento,  Capistrano Beach, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
5.0
4.8
336 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Curt Visca
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
19.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
702:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.2%
Female
40.8%
White
58.6%
Hispanic
22.7%
Two or more races
17.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/30/2025
We love Palisades! The years my son has been attending have been wonderful! It's a great community and the teachers are awesome. The PTA and Foundation go above and beyond to provide so much for the students.
5.0 Parent
4/14/2025
I am a parent of 2 children at Palisades Elementary and we have loved the school! The teachers care so much about their students and pushing them to be the best they can. My children love the school for the big playground and good cafeteria food. It's such a cute school in the middle of a safe neighborhood which we love.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 67 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/1/2025
I love the small school feel of Palisades Elementary. It is such a fun, welcoming community and I feel like everyone knows who my kiddos are and can help at any moment or let me know what’s going on. It reminds me of my small school back in the day and I am so grateful that my kids can bike here and...
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
We have built such an incredible community at this school! We feel so lucky to be at Palisades.
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
We love Palisades and its close-knit community! Everyone from the teachers to the administration staff and families are knowledgeable, loving and supportive. We feel very lucky to have this sweet school in our backyard!
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
I am an Alumni class of 1996, my kids are classes of 2025 and 2027. We love Palisades so much. Beautiful campus with ocean view. Wonderful teachers and staff. Feels like a community, like a big family. Parents are very involved. We love Palisades.

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Palisades Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Capistrano Beach, CA, in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 336 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Palisades Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,853,200. Discover additional schools in the area, like California Preparatory Academy, Dana Hills High School, San Clemente High School, and more. Learn more about what Capistrano Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palisades Elementary School.

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