Schools in 90274 — Palos Verdes Estates, California
90274 has 4 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 71.2 — 25.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 64.5 to 77.0, a 12.5-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90274 schools perform
Palos Verdes Estates 90274's 4 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 71.2 — 25.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Rancho Vista Elementary with a composite of 77.0 and 59.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 51.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90274 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +7.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90274 averages 8.1%, above the state average of 18.7%.