Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Beach Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Havens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
323 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
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