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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.

Avg Scope Score
72.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.3
41.2 – 92.5
Avg Exceeded %
50.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90275
90275Rancho Palos Verdes1072.6
90274Palos Verdes Estates777.7+5.1
90277Redondo Beach664.6-8.0
90278Redondo Beach669.8-2.8
90270Maywood546.0-26.6
90280South Gate2140.5-32.1

School archetypes in 90275

6 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
93Los Angeles68.3%91.2%7.9%0.1%
2Soleado Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
83Los Angeles65.0%87.2%6.1%0.5%
3Ridgecrest Intermediate
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
81Los Angeles56.4%82.2%6.4%2.9%
4Vista Grande Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
80Los Angeles59.2%81.3%5.8%0.4%
5Silver Spur Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
80Los Angeles61.4%86.7%6.8%0.1%
6Point Vicente Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
78Los Angeles54.6%80.7%11.3%0.9%
7Mira Catalina Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Growth Engine
70Los Angeles46.8%72.8%11.0%0.4%
8Miraleste Intermediate
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base
61Los Angeles35.7%65.7%12.4%4.3%
9Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles35.7%63.8%18.0%0.1%
10Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles24.1%46.5%17.2%0.2%

Schools in 90275 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90275

  • 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 Rancho Palos Verdes good?
Rancho Palos Verdes's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6/100, which is 28.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 50.7% 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 68.3% 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 Rancho Palos Verdes schools compare to the state average?
Rancho Palos Verdes elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 50.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.2 to 92.5, a 51.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes has 10 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.