Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, encompassing approximately 65 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
The Cornerstone is the First Building Block of a Foundation.
School Rankings
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School often compared to?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montemalaga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School?
411 students attend Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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