Ortega Elementary School

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Ortega Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1283 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA

Linda Mar Neighborhood

Pacifica School District

402 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Deborah Alexander-skiles

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
47%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

53.4%

Female

46.6%

White

48.5%

Hispanic

23.7%

Two or more races

19.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

7.3%

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/5/2025

We dont move out of Pacifica because of Ortega. If Im counting my blessings - this school and their staff are counted twice! I appreciate how transparent the teachers are when my little ones progress and updates on parent square make things so much easier. My kids wake up and are eager to come. They...

2.0 parent

9/22/2022

Not a great recommendation very easy on homework and isn’t very good with education and teaching

3.0 parent

8/19/2019

One of the better elementary schools in Pacifica. But please don’t allow PSD to hire any more legacy students as teachers. They weren’t good students to begin with, so don’t hire them as teachers.

5.0 parent

6/30/2018

We have truly enjoyed our experience so far at Ortega. There is a strong sense of community and our kids have flourished under the teachers they have had.

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California San Mateo County Pacifica 94044 Linda Mar

Ortega Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pacifica, CA and is served by the Pacifica School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Ortega Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,281,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Terra Nova High School, Pacific Bay Christian School, Cabrillo Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pacifica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ortega Elementary School.

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