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Elementary Schools in San Pedro, California

Near Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 45.9/100

San Pedro, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.9/100 — 2.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Point Fermin Elementary at 71/100, where 44.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Pedro schools average 20.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.1
11.5 – 70.6
Avg Exceeded %
20.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How San Pedro schools compare

San Pedro's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.9 — 2.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.5 to 70.6, a 59.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 44.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Pedro averages 26.7%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in San Pedro

4 Strong All-Around11 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in San Pedro ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Point Fermin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
71Los Angeles44.8%66.1%10.8%0.2%
2Park Western Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
67Los Angeles40.5%67.4%16.0%0.1%
3San Pedro Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles19.5%46.2%25.3%0.1%
4Taper Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles33.1%62.1%17.9%0.1%
5White Point Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles24.4%57.0%19.1%0.2%
6Cabrillo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
57Los Angeles23.1%48.9%27.1%0.2%
7Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
57Los Angeles26.4%51.0%24.8%0.2%
8Bandini Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles20.2%51.5%24.4%0.2%
9South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles28.9%60.5%18.9%0.1%
10Leland Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles13.0%34.9%29.5%0.5%
11Richard Henry Dana Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles11.2%31.3%29.1%0.1%
12Fifteenth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.5%31.9%20.8%0.1%
13Barton Hill Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles12.0%28.2%29.2%0.1%
14Angel's Gate (Continuation)
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12Los Angeles0.0%15.8%52.1%2.3%
15William J. Johnston Community Day
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12Los Angeles0.0%0.0%55.0%1.8%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in San Pedro

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Mary Star of the Sea High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 406 students
15:1Private
Holy Trinity School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 404 students
14:1Private
Rolling Hills Preparatory
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 217 students
6:1Private
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 199 students
19:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Pedro

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Pedro good?
San Pedro's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.9/100, which is 2.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Pedro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Pedro is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 44.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Pedro schools compare to the state average?
San Pedro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.5 to 70.6, a 59.1-point spread.
How many schools are in San Pedro?
San Pedro has 15 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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