Elementary Schools in Redondo Beach, California: Redondo Beach schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 66.4/100

Redondo Beach, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.4/100 — 27.6 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Tulita Elementary at 74/100, where 52.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Redondo Beach schools average 48.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 1 Growth Engine and 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

66.4

State avg: 38.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

14.3

59.8 – 74.1

Avg Exceeded %

48.5%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

7.0%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	8	Solid 66.4/100	48.5%	+27.6
High	2	Solid 55.6/100	19.4%	+9.1
Middle	2	Solid 54.9/100	36.1%	+16.9

How Redondo Beach schools compare

Redondo Beach has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.4/100 — 27.6 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Tulita Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 52.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Redondo Beach schools average 48.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Redondo Beach averages 7.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Redondo Beach

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around2 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Redondo Beach is classified as Growth Engine \u2014 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

For the data nerds

Every school in Redondo Beach

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Redondo Union High Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around	36.4%	Strong 76/100
2	Tulita Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling	52.4%	Strong 74/100
3	Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling	52.4%	Strong 71/100
4	Birney Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum	54.7%	Solid 68/100
5	Madison Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Growth Engine	45.4%	Solid 66/100
6	Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around	44.1%	Solid 65/100
7	Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base	48.9%	Solid 64/100
8	Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base	51.1%	Solid 63/100
9	Adams Middle Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base	38.9%	Solid 62/100
10	Washington Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around	39.0%	Solid 60/100
11	Parras (Nick G.) Middle Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base	33.4%	Developing 48/100
12	Patricia Dreizler Continuation High Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum	2.3%	Developing 35/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America · Grades Pre-K-8 · 256 students

15:1Private

South Bay Faith Academy

Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-12 · 246 students

2:1Private

Valor Christian Academy

Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-8 · 217 students

14:1Private

Academy of the Arts

Jewish · Grades Pre-K-5 · 73 students

4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Redondo Beach

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Redondo Beach good?

Redondo Beach's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4/100, which is 27.6 points above the state average. 48.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Tulita Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 52.4% 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 66.4/100 — 27.6 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 48.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Redondo Beach?

Redondo Beach has 8 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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