For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 139 students in Playa Del Rey, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 46% 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 35%), 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 86% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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?
46% 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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