Top 10 Best San Pedro Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,595 students in San Pedro, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,602 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in San Pedro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Pedro, CA are White Point Elementary School, Park Western Place Elementary School and South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Pedro, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1410 Silvius Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-5232
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Park Western Place Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1214 Park W.ern Pl.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-3591
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2060 W. 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Taper Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1824 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-3056
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Port Of Los Angeles High School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 W. Fifth St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #66.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Grades: 12
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Point Fermin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 Kerckhoff Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-2649
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1570 W. Seventh St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-1538
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Leland Street Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 S. Leland St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0505
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
732 S. Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-6446
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Fifteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1527 S. Mesa St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-3323
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
San Pedro Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,677 students
Rank: #1313.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 S. Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,402 students
Rank: #1414.
Bandini Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 N. Bandini St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-4593
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1515.
Barton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
423 N. Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-2471
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Angel's Gate (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3607 S. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1717.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
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San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in San Pedro, CA?
How many public schools are located in San Pedro, CA?
17 public schools are located in San Pedro, CA.
What percentage of students in San Pedro, CA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in San Pedro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro, CA?
San Pedro, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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