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Elementary Schools in Redondo Beach, California

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 67.2/100

Redondo Beach, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 67.2/100 — 23.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redondo Union High at 76/100, where 36.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Redondo Beach schools average 41.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 12 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
67.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.3
35.5 – 75.8
Avg Exceeded %
41.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Redondo Beach schools compare

Redondo Beach's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.2 — 23.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.5 to 75.8, a 40.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 76 and 36.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Redondo Beach schools average 41.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Redondo Beach averages 8.4%, which is above 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 Redondo Beach

7 Strong All-Around4 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Redondo Beach ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
76Los Angeles36.4%63.2%13.4%1.4%
2Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
76Los Angeles52.4%79.1%7.9%0.5%
3Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
74Los Angeles54.7%80.4%3.9%0.5%
4Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
73Los Angeles52.4%76.7%9.4%0.7%
5Lincoln Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
73Los Angeles51.1%75.8%7.5%0.3%
6Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
70Los Angeles48.9%78.8%8.0%0.8%
7Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
69Los Angeles45.4%65.9%7.4%0.3%
8Beryl Heights Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
69Los Angeles44.1%71.6%6.3%0.1%
9Adams Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
67Los Angeles38.9%68.6%7.5%2.0%
10Washington Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
66Los Angeles39.0%69.6%6.0%0.2%
11Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles33.4%65.6%9.4%3.0%
12Patricia Dreizler Continuation High
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles2.3%13.6%13.8%4.8%

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 Redondo Beach

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.

St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 314 students
15:1Private
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
Islamic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 256 students
15:1Private
South Bay Faith Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 246 students
2:1Private
Valor Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 217 students
14:1Private
Academy of the Arts
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-5 · 73 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Redondo Beach

  • 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 Redondo Beach good?
Redondo Beach's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.2/100, which is 23.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 41.6% 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 Redondo Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redondo Beach is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 36.4% 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 Redondo Beach schools compare to the state average?
Redondo Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 41.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.5 to 75.8, a 40.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach has 12 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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