For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 643 students in Malibu, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA are Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School and Malibu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malibu, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Malibu have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Malibu, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3602 Winter Canyon
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Malibu Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Malibu Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6955 Fernhill Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Malibu, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-0360
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Malibu, CA include Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School and Malibu Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Malibu?
3 public elementary schools are located in Malibu.
What is the racial composition of students in Malibu?
Malibu public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Malibu are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Malibu include: Malibu Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School, Webster Elementary School vs. Malibu Elementary School
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