| Index | Pacifica | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 55% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 9 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 5 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.
| Index | Pacifica | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 93.0% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.4% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 77.7% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 52.9% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 43.0% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 14.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.9% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 9 public schools, 5 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Pacifica. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Pacifica, CA schools is 55%. The average student to teacher ratio is 23:1. In Pacifica, CA, an average of 93.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.4% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hillsborough, CA | 11,923 | 86% | 78.4% |
| Belmont, CA | 28,035 | 79% | 65.5% |
| Burlingame, CA | 30,894 | 79% | 65.0% |
| Foster City, CA | 34,247 | 78% | 63.3% |
| Piedmont, CA | 11,734 | 78% | 62.5% |
| Pacifica, CA | 39,629 | 55% | 14.1% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hurst, TX | 39,602 | 48% | 0.1% |
| Clovis, NM | 39,532 | 29% | 39.6% |
| Pahrump, NV | 39,506 | 31% | 35.0% |
| Olive Branch, MS | 39,759 | 62% | 28.9% |
| Hot Springs, AR | 39,496 | 46% | 4.2% |
| Pacifica, CA | 39,629 | 55% | 14.1% |
Here are the best places to live in California
Most Dangerous Cities In The US
Most Dangerous States In The US
Check out the 10 safest cities in California