For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,022 students in 90278, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 90278 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90278, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90278, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 582 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
| 429 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
| 551 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
| 786 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
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 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
| 581 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
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 1,137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Alternative School
1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Grades: K-12
| 11 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 elementary schools in 90278, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90278, CA include Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90278?
10 public elementary schools are located in 90278.
What is the racial composition of students in 90278?
90278 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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