Palisades Elementary School

Palisades Elementary School has a diverse and inclusive student body.

Palisades Elementary School has a variety of artworks around the school.

Palisades Elementary School's artworks emphasizes the beaches and oceans.

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

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Curt Visca

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
57%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

School Rankings

#127 Best Public ES Teachers in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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

5/23/2025

We've been a Palisades Family since 2020, and we've had an overall positive experience with administration, teachers, staff and other parents. There is a nice small town feel that is welcoming, supportive and friendly.

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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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$1.2M - $8.4M

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Average Home Value

$1,835,757

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

35%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

43%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

California Preparatory Academy

9th to 12th
Public

Dana Hills High School

9th to 12th
Public

San Clemente High School

9th to 12th
Public

Pines Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Louise Leydon Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Sunset Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Capistrano Beach Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Mira Costa Park

Palisades Gazebo Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Beach

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California Orange County Capistrano Beach 92624

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $1,835,757. 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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