Redondo Beach Unified School District

1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3999
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Redondo Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,464 students in Redondo Beach Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Redondo Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,464 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
388 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Redondo Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #94 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#93 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
66%
33%
73%
47%
55%
29%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,161 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,849 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,161
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,849
$18,396

Best Redondo Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
815 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2223 Plant Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #88.
Tulita Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Grades: 9-12
| 2,971 students
Rank: #1010.
Beryl Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Beryl St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 798-8611
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Grades: 6-8
| 1,137 students
Rank: #1212.
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Learning Academy
Alternative School
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Alternative School
1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Grades: K-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,464 students.
What is the rank of Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District is ranked #94 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redondo Beach Unified School District?
42% of Redondo Beach Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Redondo Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,849 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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