Schools in 90274 — Rolling Hills Estates, California: 90274 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90274 has 7 ranked schools in Rolling Hills Estates, averaging a Scope Score of 73.9/100 — 30.8 points above the state average of 43.1 (a state average weighted to 90274's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 57.0 to 87.4, a 30.4-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90274 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Palos Verdes Peninsula High with a Scope Score of 87 and 57.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 51.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.3%, itself weighted to 90274's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90274's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 4 schools in 90274 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90274 averages 10.7%, below the state average of 19.4%, weighted to 90274's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90274 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90274 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90274 | Rolling Hills Estates | — | 7 | 73.9/100 | — |
| 90275 | Rancho Palos Verdes | 1.3 | 10 | 68.6/100 | -5.3 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 2.6 | 8 | 68.9/100 | -5.0 |
| 90717 | Lomita | 3.6 | 3 | 46.3/100 | -27.6 |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach | 4.1 | 5 | 66.8/100 | -7.1 |
| 90710 | Harbor City | 4.5 | 5 | 41.9/100 | -32.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90274
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90274 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 90274
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Vista Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 59.3% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Montemalaga Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 60.1% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Lunada Bay Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Growth Engine | 50.1% | Strong 70/100 |
| 4 | Dapplegray Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base | 38.5% | Strong 57/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around | 48.4% | Strong 72/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palos Verdes Peninsula High Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 57.8% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around | 44.8% | Strong 83/100 |
Schools in 90274 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.
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