Ortega Elementary School

Ortega Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1283 Terra Nova Blvd,  Pacifica, CA
Pacifica School District
4.3
402 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deborah Alexander-skiles
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.9%
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.

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%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 22 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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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. 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 $1,314,775. 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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