Public schools in Pacoima, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Pacoima, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,884
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Pacoima public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Pacoima, CA: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,884 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is Montague Charter Academy (852 students).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (6), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pacoima
Los Angeles Unified
Public school district
6 schools in Pacoima · 784 total
Bert Corona Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
Bert Corona Charter High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
Fenton Primary Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
Montague Charter Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
Pacoima Charter Elementary District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
PUC Inspire Charter Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pacoima
Elementary schools in Pacoima
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Primary Center Fenton Primary Center District · Charter | KG–02 | 489 | 21.7:1 | |
| Haddon Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 590 | 19:1 | |
| Hillery T. Broadous Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 343 | 18.1:1 | |
| Montague Charter Academy Montague Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–05 | 852 | 19.6:1 | |
| Pacoima Charter Elementary Pacoima Charter Elementary District · Charter | KG–06 | 831 | 26:1 | |
| Sara Coughlin Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 409 | 21.5:1 | |
| Telfair Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 534 | 19.1:1 |
Middle schools in Pacoima
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Corona Charter Bert Corona Charter District · Charter | 05–08 | 345 | 25:1 | |
| Charles Maclay Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 238 | 12.9:1 | |
| Pacoima Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 823 | 17.7:1 | |
| PUC Inspire Charter Academy PUC Inspire Charter Academy District · Charter | 06–08 | 210 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Pacoima
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Corona Charter High Bert Corona Charter High District · Charter | 09–12 | 220 | 17.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic95.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Pacoima schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,884 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pacoima
How many public schools are in Pacoima, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Pacoima: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,884 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pacoima?
Schools with an address in Pacoima belong to 7 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (6 schools), Bert Corona Charter District (1 school), Bert Corona Charter High District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pacoima?
Bert Corona Charter High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pacoima, with 220 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pacoima?
Yes. 6 of the 12 public schools in Pacoima are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bert Corona Charter, Bert Corona Charter High, Fenton Primary Center. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pacoima schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pacoima public schools is 19.1:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pacoima guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities