For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 145 students in Playa Del Rey, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in Playa Del Rey, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Playa Del Rey, CA is Paseo Del Rey Fundamental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Playa Del Rey, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Playa Del Rey have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Playa Del Rey, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paseo Del Rey Fundamental
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7751 Paseo Del Rey
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
(310) 823-2356
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
(310) 823-2356
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Playa Del Rey, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Playa Del Rey, CA include Paseo Del Rey Fundamental.
How many public schools are located in Playa Del Rey?
1 public schools are located in Playa Del Rey.
What percentage of students in Playa Del Rey go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in Playa Del Rey are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Playa Del Rey?
Playa Del Rey public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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