Schools in 90275 — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
90275 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.6 — 28.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.2 to 92.5, a 51.3-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90275 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 93 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 50.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90275 averages 10.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90275 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90275
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90275 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90275
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 93 | Los Angeles | 68.3% | 91.2% | 7.9% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Soleado Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 83 | Los Angeles | 65.0% | 87.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Ridgecrest Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 81 | Los Angeles | 56.4% | 82.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| 4 | Vista Grande Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 80 | Los Angeles | 59.2% | 81.3% | 5.8% | 0.4% |
| 5 | Silver Spur Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 80 | Los Angeles | 61.4% | 86.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Point Vicente Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 78 | Los Angeles | 54.6% | 80.7% | 11.3% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Mira Catalina Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Growth Engine | 70 | Los Angeles | 46.8% | 72.8% | 11.0% | 0.4% |
| 8 | Miraleste Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base | 61 | Los Angeles | 35.7% | 65.7% | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 9 | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 61 | Los Angeles | 35.7% | 63.8% | 18.0% | 0.1% |
| 10 | Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Los Angeles | 24.1% | 46.5% | 17.2% | 0.2% |
Schools in 90275 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90275
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