For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,153 students in 90278, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 849 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90278, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90278, CA are Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90278 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90278, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90278, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2223 Plant Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Tulita Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Grades: 9-12
| 3,109 students
Rank: #1010.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1111.
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Learning Academy
Alternative School
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
90278, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 Artesia Blvd., Ste. B224
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(323) 755-5566
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(323) 755-5566
Grades: 6-11
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90278, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90278, CA include Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90278, CA?
12 public schools are located in 90278, CA.
What percentage of students in 90278, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90278, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90278, CA?
90278, CA public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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