Best North Redondo Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,889 students in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Redondo are Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2223 Plant Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA include Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach?
the neighborhood of North Redondo, Redondo Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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